Military Airlift: Structural Problems Did Not Hamper C-141 Success in Desert Shield/Storm

NSIAD-93-75 Published: Dec 29, 1992. Publicly Released: Dec 29, 1992.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Air Force's C-141 aircraft, focusing on the aircraft's: (1) performance during Operation Desert Storm/Shield; (2) structural problems; and (3) planned service life extension programs.

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National Defense

Agency missionsAir Force procurementAirborne operationsAircraft componentsAircraft maintenanceInspectionMilitary aircraftMilitary airlift operationsStrategic mobility forcesAircraft