The Effect of Failing to Recapitalize the B-52H Defensive Avionics System on Future Operations

This research analyzed data gathered from Air Combat Command (ACC) headquarters, as well as data received from the B-52 Systems Program Office and the Electronic Systems Program Office. This data was used to determine if vanishing vendors and parts obsolescence are affecting the supportability of the defensive avionics system on the B-52 and in turn, affecting the mission capability (MC) rate of the platform. Information was also gathered from the 5th and 2d Bomb Wings to acquire user input on the impact of the problem.