The B-1B fleet has never achieved its objective of having a 75-percent mission capable rate. During the 2-year period preceding the test, the B-1B mission capable rate averaged about 57 percent. According to the Air Force, a primary reason for the low mission capable rate was the level of funding provided to support the B-1B logistics support system. Concerned about the low mission capable rate, a history of B-1B problems, and the Air Force's plans to spend $2.4 billion modifying the B-1B to become a conventional bomber, the Congress directed the Air Force to conduct an ORA. The purpose of the ORA was to determine whether one B-1B wing was capable of achieving and maintaining its planned 75-percent operational readiness rate for a period of 6 months, if provided the full complement of spare parts, maintenance equipment and manpower, and logistic support equipment. (KAR) P. 3.


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    Title :

    B-1B Bomber: Evaluation of Air Force Report on B-1B Operational Readiness Assessment


    Publication date :

    1995


    Size :

    23 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English