Boeing RC-135 is powered by four CFM International F108-CF-201 engines, these powerplants are capable of propelling the Rivet Joint to a top speed of 580 miles per hour (933 kilometers per hour).

I caught the perfect landing from a USAF RC-135R Rivet Joint recon jet - the pilot absolutely buttered it. In this video, you’ll see the smooth touchdown, followed by a surprise treat as the ...

The encounter between the Chinese J-16 Flanker and the U.S Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint occurred over the South China Sea.

Intercepted communications show that one of the Russian pilots shot two missiles at RAF RC-135 after he thought he was ordered to fire, while his wingman yelled at him.

On Oct. 19, 2023, an RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint intelligence gathering aircraft, escorted by two Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 jets, flew a mission over the Black Sea. The British trio were.

The J-16 subsequently flew across the nose of the RC-135. Janes assesses that the J-16 crossed ahead of the RC-135 at a range of 200–300 m. The video shows the RC-135 encountering turbulence.