The RC-135RJ was purpose-built to do exactly that, and it has proved to be exceptionally successful, becoming an ...

Drive rivets have a pin that protrudes through the head of the rivet. They are usually installed by riveters and riveting machines with a hammer or pneumatic tool to drive the pin into the shank of ...

All Rivet Joint airframe and mission systems modifications are overseen by L-3 Communications (previously Raytheon), under the oversight of Air Force Materiel Command. The current RC-135 fleet is ...