"From the skies over the Pacific in World War 2 to modern operations across the globe in the War on Terror, Marine aviators have carried this legacy forward. Currently, the Corps' aviation branch operates a mix of aircraft - from the fairly new and stealthy F-35 Lightning II to the versatile MV-22 Osprey. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the full USMC arsenal of aircraft at its disposal."
"To identify every aircraft flown by the U.S. Marine Corps, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from the 2025 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry website, and ranked the aircraft chronologically. Additionally, we've included supplemental information on the type of aircraft, how many are in active service, and top speed. We have excluded all trainer aircraft."
"Understanding the aircraft used by the U.S. Marine Corps provides insight into joint military capabilities and expeditionary defense strategies. Knowing what the Marine Corps has in its arsenal sheds light on its unique ability to project power quickly and operate in different environments. This also gives context to the tactical flexibility and logistical reach the Corps brings to its operations, from amphibious assaults to close air support."
The United States Marine Corps marks its 249th birthday, reflecting nearly two and a half centuries of service. Marine aviation ranges from World War II Pacific operations to modern War on Terror missions. The Corps currently fields a mix of aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning II and MV-22 Osprey. Aircraft listings were compiled using the 2025 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal and ranked chronologically, with supplemental details on aircraft type, numbers in active service, and top speed; trainer aircraft were excluded. Marine aviation enables rapid expeditionary power projection, tactical flexibility, amphibious assaults, close air support, and global logistical reach. The CH-53K King Stallion entered service in 2018 with over 36,000 pounds lift and fly-by-wire controls.
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