Reconnaissance - Weapons - Brief Article

Airman, Jan, 2003

RC-135S/U/V/W Rivet Joint

Primary function: RC-135S/U -- scientific and technical platform; RC-135V/W -- reconnaissance. Speed: 500 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 130 ft. 10 in., length 140 ft. 6 in., height 41 ft. 8 in. Range: 3,000 miles. Crew: Up to 30. Inventory: 21.

U-2S

Primary function: High-altitude, multi-sensor reconnaissance. Speed: 475 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 103 ft., length 63 ft., height 16 ft. Range: 7,000 miles. Crew: One. Inventory: 31.

WC-130H Hercules

Primary function: Weather reconnaissance; air sampling. Speed: 350 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 132 ft. 6 in., length 99 ft. 4 in., height 38 ft. 6 in. Range: 4,000 miles. Crew: Six. Inventory: Reserve, 10.