The Aircraft of the US Marines

Though marines are a maritime branch, accessing shorelines via our oceans, they must utilize more than just ocean-faring vessels. To properly protect and serve, the U.S. Marines must also take to the air, which they could not do without using America’s most efficient aircraft.

With 1,277 current aircraft, the fleet of the United States Marines Corps outnumbers that of most of the world’s nations. Just seven countries in the world contain more marine aircraft in their units than America. Each of these hundreds of crafts plays a vital role in the success of the Marines.

Using data from the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, 24/7 Wall St. identified every aircraft in the U.S. Marine Corps. This list is ordered based on the number of craft in active service. Supplemental information regarding the type of aircraft is also included here.

Why We Are Covering This

As war carries on in multiple regions of the globe, American eyes turn to our military for protection and reassurance. Earlier this year, the Biden administration announced plans to begin providing aid to Gaza by sea via an offshore pier. Many believe the U.S. should employ the services of the Marines in this endeavor since similar efforts in Haiti were successful following a disastrous earthquake in 2010.

Here is a look at every aircraft currently in service in the U.S. Marine Corps.