The combat readiness of aircraft aircraft of the Air Force (Air Force) has decreased. Their state reports 19FortyFive with reference to the report published in the Air Force Magazine.
The publications emphasize that only one of the eight types of United States Air Force combat aircraft has increased the level of combat readiness – A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, up to 72.54 percent.
The author drew attention to the declining share of the fifth generation aircraft ready for the fulfillment. The readiness level of the F-22 Raptor was 50.81 percent, and the readiness of the F-35A decreased to 68.8 percent. 19FortyFive emphasizes that in the event of a conflict with Russia or China, the US Air Force will have to use obsolete aircraft and a limited number of fighters of the fifth generation.
In the US Air Force uses the concepts of combat readiness and complete combat readiness. Fully combed airplanes that can perform all tasks intended for this type of aircraft. If the plane can fulfill at least one task, it is considered a combat. This indicator took into account the Air Force Magazine report.
Earlier in Russia, the method of destruction of fighters F-35 Lightning II was described. It was noted that refueling in the air deprives stealth aircraft benefits of minority.