USAF WC-135W was originally produced as C-135B, converted to WC-135B and later upgraded to WC-135W as we see today. This aircraft initially has same equipment as RC135 V/W, though additionally installed with an on-board atmospheric collection suite, allowing mission crew to detect radioactive debris 'clouds' in real time. The last of its kind, destined to be retired over the next six to twelve months, dependant on world peace status.
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