Mr. Jones wrote:That is a tad disconcerting....
The guarenteed goal after winning the contract was 85%-90% mission capable...
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I don't know that a manufacturer can guarantee a FMC rate. I guess they can but they have no control over it once the USAF takes possession of the aircraft. At one time, 75%-80% was the lowest acceptable FMC rate for the USAF.
I read somewhere recently that the USAF was now more focused on readiness than aircraft FMC rates. From where I sit it appears they have been more focused on DEI rather than the mission. Lower your standards and performance and capabilities will suffer.