The WC-135B, WC-135W, and WC-135R Constant Phoenix atmospheric-collection aircraft support national-level intelligence consumers by collecting particulate debris and gaseous effluents from accessible regions of the atmosphere in …

The WC-135W Constant Phoenix atmospheric collection aircraft supports national level consumers by collecting particulate and gaseous effluents and debris from accessible regions of the atmosphere in support of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963.

Mar 6, 2023 · WC-135 Constant Phoenix is a nuclear sniffer aircraft capable of testing the atmosphere for signs of nuclear explosions. The WC-135W Constant Phoenix aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-5 turbofans with thrust reversers. Credit: Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz.

Dec 15, 2023 · The Air Force took delivery on the third and final WC-135R “Nuke Sniffer” aircraft, completing its transition from its two-aircraft WC-135C/W fleet. The new fanjet aircraft arrived at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., on Dec. 4.

May 6, 2023 · Boeing WC-135W Constant Phoenix (717-158) with registration 61-2667 airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

•wc-135w. Modified C-135B equipped for radiological monitoring and air sampling. Dimensions: Span 130.8 ft, length 136.3 ft, height 41.7 ft. Weight: Max T-O 300,500 lb. (WC-135C/W); 322,500 lb. (WC-135R).

WC-135W, Four Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-5 turbofans with thrust reversers. Speed: 403 mph. Range: 4,000 nautical miles. Crew: Varies with mission. The WC-135 Constant Phoenix is a militarized...

The WC-135W Constant Phoenix aircraft collects particulate and gaseous debris from the accessible regions of the atmosphere in support of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963.

Oct 25, 2012 · The WC-135W Constant Phoenix atmospheric collection aircraft supports national level consumers by collecting particulate and gaseous effluents and debris from accessible regions of the...

Jun 30, 2022 · The Air Force’s lone operational WC-135W, which carries the serial number 61-2667, is the last aircraft from a batch of 10 C-135B cargo aircraft that were first converted into WC-135B nuke-sniffers in the 1960s.