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Boeing RC-135
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Ulogu	Izviđački avioni
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Čaj Boing RC-135 je porodica velikih izviđačkih aviona izgrađenih od strane Boinga i modifikovan od strane velikog broja kompanija, uključujući General Dinamics, Lockheed, LTV, E-Sistems, i L3 Technologies, i koristi United States Air Force i Roial Air Force da podrži pozorište i obaveštajne potrošače na nacionalnom nivou sa skoro realnom vremenu na licu mesta prikupljanja, analize i širenja mogućnosti. Na osnovu C-KSNUMKS Stratolifter ramom, različite vrste RC-KSNUMKSs su u službi od KSNUMKS. Za razliku od C-135 i KC-135 koji su priznati od strane Boinga kao Model 717, RC-135 je interno označen kao Model 739 od strane kompanije. Mnoge varijante su modifikovane više puta, što je rezultiralo velikim brojem oznaka, konfiguracija i programskih imena.

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Boeing RC-135 je veliki izviđački avion koji se koristi za fotografske i elektronske obaveštajne misije. Zasnovan je na Boeing C-KSNUMKS Stratolifter, transportnom i tankerskom avionu koji je razvijen iz Boeing KSNUMKS. RC-135 je modifikovan od strane različitih kompanija, kao što su General Dinamics, Lockheed, LTV, E-Sistems, i L3 Technologies, da nose različite vrste senzora i opreme. RC-KSNUMKS je u službi sa vazduhoplovstva Sjedinjenih Američkih Država i Kraljevskog vazduhoplovstva od KSNUMKS, i učestvovao je u mnogim sukobima i operacijama širom sveta.
RC-135 ima četiri CFM International CFM56 turbofan motora koji obezbeđuju maksimalnu brzinu od 933 km / h i domet od 5.500 km. Avion ima posadu od 27, uključujući tri pilota, dva navigatora i 22 druga člana koji upravljaju izviđačkim sistemima. RC-135 ima raspon krila od 39,88 m, dužinu od 41,53 m i visinu od 12,7 m. Avion nema nikakvo naoružanje ili odbrambene sisteme, ali se oslanja na svoje elektronske protivmere i prateće borce za zaštitu.
RC-KSNUMKS ima mnogo varijanti koje su označene različitim slovima i imenima, u zavisnosti od njihove specifične misije i konfiguracije. Neke od najčešćih varijanti su:
– RC-135A: The first variant, ordered in 1962 to replace the RB-50 Superfortress. It had cameras in a bay behind the nose wheel well and no in-flight refueling system. – RC-135B: The second variant, ordered in 1964 to replace the RB-47H Stratojet. It had Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines instead of J57s and was delivered to Martin Aircraft for installation of electronic intelligence equipment. It was later converted to RC-135C. – RC-135C: The third variant, derived from the RC-135B after receiving additional modifications by E-Systems. It had large cheek antenna fairings on the forward fuselage and was used for signals intelligence (SIGINT) missions. – RC-135D: The fourth variant, derived from three KC-135A tankers that were modified by Lockheed for polar reconnaissance missions. It had a distinctive nose radome and was used to monitor Soviet missile tests. – RC-135E: The fifth variant, derived from one C-135B transport that was modified by E-Systems for electronic warfare (EW) missions. It had a large antenna on top of the fuselage and was nicknamed “Lisa Ann”. It was later transferred to the US Navy as EC-24A. – RC-135M: The sixth variant, derived from seven KC-135A tankers that were modified by LTV for SIGINT missions in support of US Navy operations. It had additional antennas under the wings and fuselage and was used in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. – RC-135S: The seventh variant, derived from three C-135A transports that were modified by General Dynamics for strategic reconnaissance missions. It had a large black radome under the rear fuselage and was used to track ballistic missile launches. It was also known as “Cobra Ball”. – RC-135U: The eighth variant, derived from two KC-135A tankers that were modified by E-Systems for electronic intelligence (ELINT) missions. It had distinctive wingtip pods and nose cones and was used to collect radar emissions. It was also known as “Combat Sent”. – RC-135V/W: The ninth variant, derived from 22 RC-135C/M aircraft that were upgraded by L3 Technologies with new engines, avionics, and reconnaissance systems. It is the most advanced and capable variant of the RC-135 family and is used for SIGINT missions. It is also known as “Rivet Joint”.