MigBuster 2,884 Posted May 19, 2016 The mission-capable rates for the Air Force’s entire fleet of nearly 5,500 aircraft range from 46.98 percent for the B-1B bomber to 100 percent for the C-21C — the executive style jet used to transport senior Air Force brass. According to officials in Air Combat Command, Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Mobility Command, mission-capable rates are affected by a number of factors including: the mission of the aircraft, its age, and the sophistication — or simplicity — of its design. But for the aircraft listed here, the major impact on their “up” time is the crushing tempo of their continued use supporting the fighting in the Middle East........ http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2016/01/19/worn-war-birds/78860920/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSTYMORLEY 162 Posted May 20, 2016 I think that the sand / dust which gets injested into the engines whenever a jet aircraft is in flight and especially on the ground is proving very damaging to high performance jet engines which are used in Combat Operations. It's just one of those penalties which must be endured when operating in a harsh desert climate where there is an ever present danger of fine dust particles. I think that the USAF is not the only airforce to suffer this problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted May 20, 2016 most of the aircrafts have high capability so things look pretty good.. and more than 800 F-16C's.. damn! the B-52's acg age is 52 hahaha :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted May 20, 2016 those availability rates are pretty poor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
