Menu Search Account

LegiStorm

Get LegiStorm App Visit Product Demo Website
» Get LegiStorm App
» Get LegiStorm Pro Free Demo

National Defense: B-2 Costs

  Premium   Download PDF Now (9 pages)
Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date July 23, 1993
Report No. NSIAD-93-253R
Subject
Summary:

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO identified the net costs associated with the procurement, support, and operation and maintenance of the last five B-2 bombers. GAO noted that: (1) the procurement of 15 instead of 20 B-2 bombers could save the government $1.2 billion; (2) the procurement of certain aircraft support items may be avoidable in future years, since less support equipment is needed to maintain 15 B-2 aircraft; (3) the Air Force's cost estimates are not sufficient to determine what support costs may be avoidable; and (4) operations and maintenance costs for B-2 aircraft over the estimated 25 year life-cycle could be reduced by $61.9 million per year.

« Return to search Government Accountability Office reports