Strategic Bomber: Issues Relating to the B-1B's Availability and Ability to Perform Conventional Missions.

Abstract

We have reviewed several issues concerning the B-1B bomber as its operational orientation shifts from nuclear to conventional missions. Our review focused on (1) the operational status of the B-1B fleet and (2) the impact of engine problems and structural cracks found on the aircraft on the availability of B-1Bs. We briefed your office on the results of our work on September 23, 1993. Following the briefing, in a letter to you dated October 4,1993, we provided our briefing charts and a brief discussion of the results of our review. As agreed with your office, this report expands and updates the information we presented at the briefing and in the subsequent letter.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 10, 1994
Accession Number
ADA318052

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Availability
  • Congress
  • Conventional Capabilities
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Fan Blades
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Equipment
  • National Security
  • Spare Parts
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Systems Analysis and Design