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Rc-135U Combat Sent New Engines Model

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Part# 13-10738
MFR Model# CK135UT

Overview

The RC-135 is a reconnaissance aircraft used to support theater and national level consumers with near real-time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.

The RC-135 is an extensively modified C-135, allowing the mission crews to detect, identify and geolocate signals throughout the electromagnetic spectrum. The current fleet of the RC-135 was initially employed by Strategic Air Command, satisfying nationally tasked reconnaissance requirements.

The RC-135U Combat Sent is a reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Air Force and was designed to collect technical intelligence on adversary systems. Currently, only two Combat Sents in the USAF, both based at Offutt AFB, Nebraska under the 55th Wing.

The RC-135 participated in every armed conflict which involves U.S. assets during its tenure. The aircraft supported operations in Vietnam, the Mediterranean for Operation El Dorado Canyon, Grenada for Operation Urgent Fury, Operation Just Cause, Operations Deliberate Force and Allied Force and Southwest Asia for Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. All RC-135s are assigned to Air Command and is permanently based at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The RC-135 is operated by the 55th Wing using various forward operating locations worldwide.

   
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Q: Could this combat sent model, new engines, be customized to have shark teeth painted under the nose? I do have a picture I could supply of a current aircraft with that nose art.

No, this model does not have customization options. For a customer model, see Part# 13-06837.