The RC-135V Rivet Joint is a reconnaissance aircraft with the following characteristics:
- Sensors and Intelligence Collection
- SIGINT (Signals Intelligence):
Captures, analyzes, and identifies enemy radio, radar, and communications signals. - ELINT (Electronic Intelligence):
Detects and analyzes radar emissions to identify air defense systems. - COMINT (Communications Intelligence):
Intercepts and decodes adversary communications. - DF (Direction Finding):
Determines the exact location of enemy transmitters. - BROADBAND:
Can operate on frequencies from HF (High Frequency) to microwave frequencies.
- Real-Time Processing and Analysis
- Advanced processors for real-time signal analysis.
- Data fusion capability, combining SIGINT with information from satellites and other platforms.
- Artificial Intelligence System, to recognize patterns in intercepted signals.
- Communication and Data Transmission
- SATCOM (Satellite Communications): For a secure link with ground bases and other aircraft.
- Data Link (Link-16 and other tactical systems):
Allows sharing information with fighters, bombers, and ground units. - Communication redundancy:
It has multiple secure radio systems to operate in hostile environments.
*Operating altitude:
Up to 50,000 feet (15,240 m).
- Crew and Work Capacity
- Crew of up to 30 people, including intelligence operators, analysts, and electronic systems technicians.
- A work environment with real-time analysis stations.
- Systems for protection against electronic interference and cyber attacks.
- Ability to detect missile launches or enemy troop movements** through signal analysis.
The RC-135V Rivet Joint is one of the world’s most advanced intelligence platforms, providing the U.S. and its allies with a strategic advantage in military and surveillance operations.
Source: Wikipedia
