Breaking Down USAF’s 70% Mission Capable Rate

The Air Force’s fleet in fiscal 2019 maintained an overall mission capable rate of 70.27 percent, a slight increase from the previous year. The numbers for each weapon system varied widely, with four platforms earning perfect ratings and one dipping below 30 percent. Among fighters, the Air Force’s fifth-generation F-22 Raptor had the lowest mission capable rate at 50.57 percent. Air Force Magazine breaks down the rates for each aircraft in USAF’s fleet. Read more ►