Opportunities to Reduce the Cost of Some B-52 Modifications.

Abstract

As part of our ongoing review of the overall modernization of the strategic bomber force, we have paid particular attention to the Air Force's plans for modifying the B-52 force. We found that certain costly items may not be needed in view of the missions of the various models of the B-52 force and their expected life in the force. More specifically, the offensive avionics system (OAS) modification could be scaled back on 67 B-52Gs by deleting unneeded components for a potential savings of $21.6 million; using certain components acquired for B-52Ds on other B-52 aircraft could further reduce OAS funding needs by $33.3 million; and a $35 million modification to comply with SALT II may not be needed on B-52Hs that have been modified to carry cruise missiles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 1982
Accession Number
ADA113563

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Launched
  • Aircrafts
  • Computers
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Flight Testing
  • Force Structure
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Military Capabilities
  • Navigation
  • Procurement
  • Turbofan Engines
  • United States

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  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Missile Defense Systems.