An arbitrary turnaround is far too simplistic.
To calculate a reasonable time you need to know:
- Did the previous sortie expended any stores; weapons, flare, chaff etc
- Is the subsequent sortie planned for the same fit, if not, could I accept the previous fit rather than re-role.
- Do any of the fuze settings need to be changed?
- How long has the aircraft flown since the last oil change (can we squeeze in an ERCC?)
- Did the aircraft go U/S for any reason? I love the idea of every snag being fixed in 6 hours
- Is the subsequent task pre-planned or reactive - is the turn round limit a airframe limitation (time taken to service, refuel and rearm) or a crew limitation (are they are still in the planning room reacting to late info)
Edit: Meh, Courtney beat me to it
