$12 million will buy 75% mission capable rate for B-1B, Loh says
For a one-time cost of $12 million, all 95 B-1Bs in the U.S. Air Force can achieve a 75% mission capable rate, according to AF Air Combat Command chief Gen. Michael Loh. The B-1B bomber historically has shown a low mission capable rate, averaging about 55%, "because it's never been adequately funded...
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