In 2021, only half of the 186 fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters were currently operational, although this figure was initially planned to increase to 75 percent. The report on the combat effectiveness of American warplanes, prepared by the US Accounting Chamber, tells Popular Mechanics magazine.

The publication sought its share of combat capability of other American aircraft.

Thus, last year, 40.7 percent of B-1 Lancer supersonic strategic bombers were operationally ready (this figure is planned to be increased to 52 percent); C-5M Super Galaxy 57.5 percent of heavy military transport aircraft (plans – 75 percent); 71.1 percent (100 percent) of KC-135 Stratotanker refueling stations; 32.4 percent (75 percent) of C-130T Hercules carriers; 36.5 percent (75 percent) of KC-130T refuelers; 51 percent (75 percent) of F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter-bombers and 67.2 percent (80 percent) of P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine patrol aircraft.