The B-1 Bomber Program--A New Start

MASAD-83-21 Published: Apr 13, 1983. Publicly Released: Apr 13, 1983.

Highlights

GAO reviewed the B-1B bomber program because of its strategic importance, cost, and compressed development and production schedule. In the review, GAO examined the cost estimates, management plans, and cost performance reports.

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