Many of the systems destined for the WC-135Bs were test flown on the Boeing 367-80.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 707/720 - СШАUSA - 1954

The larger engines were an important component of the Baseline 7 upgrade to the rivet joints. View from the rear of a KC-10A tanker.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender - СШАUSA - 1981

OC-135B 61-2670 remains as one of the two primary Open Skies aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

OC-135Bs carry a Sandia AN/APD-14 SAROS in a blister under the forward fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

Budget cuts forced the first OC-135B to be put into storage at Davis-Monthan AFB.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The WC-135W is used to undertake the constant wind mission, retrieving atmospheric samples in support of nuclear test treaties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

COBRA BALL III 61-2662: the port-hand side of the RC-135S is reminiscent of the RC-135M.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The RC-135S fleet was the last to be re-engined with F 108s. The distinctive black starboard wing of the burning star tasked aircraft is noteworthy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

In 1993, 64-14849 still had the original 'cheeks' and MD-7 fairing on the tail.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The two RC-135Us were re-engined with F108-CF-100s in 2002.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

RC-135V 64-14844 in 2004 after being refitted with the longer E-Systems 'cheeks'. The long 'hog' nose has been a standard RC-135 feature for many years

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

Rivet Joints continue to support operations over Afghanistan (this example taken on January 7, 2007) and Iraq.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The cargo door has been retained on the rivet joints, although a second internal door has been fitted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

A rivet joint over Saudi Arabia in 1990 during support for Operation desert shield.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

Of all of the many variants of the KC-135 'family', the 'RCs' have long held the greatest fascination

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The set of three small antennas under the nose of RC-135W 62-4139 help identify it as a Block III aircraft. Under the centre section are the MUCELS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The rivet joint fleet was deployed to Souda Bay in support of Operation Iraqi freedom

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

An RC-135S and a RC-135U at Mildenhall in March 2000. The base has been an important forward operating location for RC-13Ss since the 1960s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The RC-135U has a uniquely-shaped rear fuselage. The circular radome under the forward fuselage is also visible on 64-14847.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

RC-135V 63-9792 was the only example created from a RC-135U. Note the have siren cylinders on the engine pylon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

Most of the reconnaissance Stratotanker variants have been equipped with an in-flight refuelling receptacle - open in this view - to increase mission endurance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

COBRA BALL I 61-2663 on approach to Mildenhall in December 2001 with the five busters and square antenna on the forward fuselage and teardrop antenna in front of the tailplanes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The addition of various satellite communication devices added a row of T-shaped antennas to the upper fuselage. Three are apparent on this RC-135V.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

One of the four original RC-135As, now converted to KC-135D tankers
The RC-135As were the only photographic reconnaissance versions of the Stratotanker, but were not a success.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

60-0357 was the first of three RC-135Ds, 60-0357, which remained in this configuration for a decade from 1966. Note the long cylinder-like fairings in front of the ledge/fuselage join.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

The large 'rabbit ears'of the RC-135U are seen to advantage in this shot of 64-14847 on approach to Mildenhall in August 1980.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

Операторы самолета RC-135 Rivet Joint, направленного для выполнения задания в Юго-Восточную Азию, проводят тестовую проверку бортовой аппаратуры радиотехнической разведки.
The Baseline 7 configuration saw an extensive redesign of the workstations, most receiving dual MFDS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964

Top to bottom: RC-135C; RC-135D, RC-135E, RC-135M, KC-135R, RC-135S, RC-135U, RC-135V.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing RC-135 - СШАUSA - 1964