Performance is better than EP-3.
RC- 135 reconnaissance plane is good at reconnaissance operations in the coastal areas of target countries, and it is one of the most advanced strategic electronic reconnaissance planes of the US Air Force.
The performance of this strategic electronic reconnaissance plane modified from Boeing 707 airframe is very advanced: the airframe is 46.6 meters long, the wingspan is 44.4 meters, and the aircraft height is 12.95 meters, which is equivalent to that of ordinary Boeing 707. It is equipped with four Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-9 turbofan engines, with a single thrust16,000 lbs and the maximum range. The flying altitude is usually above 15 km, the cruising speed is 860 km, and the cruising time can exceed 12 hours. Because all kinds of RC- 135 are equipped with aerial refueling devices, the actual flight time can greatly exceed 12 hours, and the longest air detention time can reach 20 hours.
Since it came out, it has been improved in many aspects, such as A, S, U, V, W and X. The latest model is X. These types of reconnaissance planes can be used for signal intelligence, electronic intelligence and ballistic missile intelligence, among which RC- 135S is the main model for reconnaissance of ballistic missiles. It is equipped with a high-precision optical detection device, which can measure the warhead loaded into the atmosphere, and its airborne electronic reconnaissance equipment can collect, process and analyze the radio frequency and related information of missile guidance, so this aircraft is an important part of the missile defense plan in the US theater.
RC- 135V and RC- 135W are somewhat different from RC- 135S. They focus on collecting electromagnetic signals, and their task is to detect all kinds of electromagnetic wave information in the air in real time, and locate, analyze, record and process the target. Radar technology reconnaissance system can collect technical parameters such as early warning, guidance and guided radar frequency and locate them. All kinds of radar parameters in the world are within its measurement range, and the measurement accuracy is quite high. The width of the measuring pulse can be accurate to 0.65438 0 micron, and the azimuth can be accurate to 65438 0 degrees.
Vehicle communication signal reconnaissance system can detect audio, audio, telex, telegram and other signals. Radio stations with a distance of 600 to 800 kilometers can be detected at an altitude of 10000 meters. The detected electronic signals are automatically recorded and transmitted to the ground station or returned to the base for processing through compressed communication. For particularly important information, it can directly form intelligence by monitoring and report it to the ground commander in time. There are also infrared detectors and forward-looking radars on board. The detection distance is 238 to 370 kilometers, and objects 3.7 meters long can be distinguished within 360 kilometers.
The newly improved X RC- 135 reconnaissance plane is equipped with photoelectric system, including long-distance visible infrared reconnaissance sensor, long-distance laser ranging system and mission inspection software.
This new system can directly contact US Air Force fighters, ground command centers and even satellites, and can transmit the most authentic information to US military theater commanders around the world in the first time.
Therefore, the excellent performance, coupled with its advanced navigation system of high frequency, very high frequency, very high frequency radio communication, radar and Doppler /GPS/INS, makes RC- 135' s greatest advantage in performing reconnaissance tasks is that it does not need to enter or get too close to enemy airspace, so it can conduct reconnaissance activities in public airspace. Because of this, RC- 135 is not equipped with a weapon system.
At present, the US Air Force has 17 RC- 135 strategic reconnaissance planes, all of which are equipped with active troops. Neither the US National Guard nor the reserve forces are equipped with such aircraft. According to the US Army's construction plan for the new century, the US Air Force also plans to purchase more RC- 135 reconnaissance planes. Recruit troops throughout the air force.
In view of the importance of RC- 135 in US military operations in the new century, RC- 135 reconnaissance troops are recruiting troops throughout the air force. RC- 135 belongs to the 55th Wing of US Air Combat Command, which is stationed at Offord Air Force Base. So RC- 135 aircraft tail related words.
The logo of RC- 135 not only has the pattern of RC- 135 reconnaissance plane, but also bears the slogan: "Reconnaissance is my life, and danger is my business.
RC- 135 reconnaissance plane