Last hurdle for Raptor

Article Abstract:

The F/A-22 was supposed to have completed the follow-on test and evaluation (FOT&E) in mid-October 2005, which was the last of many pre-deployment tests, intended to dispel any questions about its suitability for real-world operations but was stated as 'unsuitable'. It is described that the F/A-22 is supposed to be mission capable 85 percent of the time better than the current standard of about 75 percent among fighters in Air Combat Command.

Product information, Capacity, Testing, F/A-22 (Aircraft)

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Air mobility in the doldrums

Article Abstract:

A primary focus is laid on the issue of recapitalizing the mobility fleet in summer 2005, as the Joint Staff at the Pentagon moves to release a long-delayed Mobility Capability Study. A snap shot of how TRANSCOM and AMC are coping with high demands and diminshing assets is presented.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, United States. Department of Defense, United States. Air Force. Air Mobility Command, United States. Transportation Command

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Charting a course for tankers

Article Abstract:

RAND Corp. states that the US Air Force should seek variety in its refueler fleet in long-awaited analysis. The AOA also backs up the Air Force's contention that a multimission aircraft, rather than a pure tank is its best choice to support national strategy.

Engineering Services, Tanker Aircraft, Engineering for Plastic, Rubber Prodcts, Engineering firms, United States. Air Force, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Airtankers (Military), Airtankers (Military science)

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