The Corps operates rotary-wing, tiltrotor, and fixed-wing aircraft mainly to provide transport and close air support to its ground forces. Other aircraft types are also used in a variety of support and special-purpose roles.

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The Marine Corps' VMFA squadrons fly the F/A-18 Hornet and F-35 Lightning II. Their primary mission is to attack and destroy surface targets, during both day and nighttime operations, under all weather conditions; conduct multi-sensor imagery reconnaissance; provide supporting arms coordination; and intercept and destroy enemy aircraft in all ...

Current aircraft of the United States Marine Corps including attack, fighter, bomber, transport, and special mission types.

The mission of 2nd MAW is to conduct air operations in support of the Marine Forces to include offensive air support, antiair warfare, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic...

1 day ago · The U.S. Marine Corps’ latest Aviation Plan (AVPLAN) has outlined plans to double the planned inventory of 5th generation CATOBAR F-35C Lightning II fighters from 67 aircraft to 140 aircraft, a move done in support of Navy deployments and Marine Corps TACAIR global priorities. In return, the Corps has modified its acquisition objective for F-35B from 353 to 280.

Jan 13, 2025 · OSA assets include several aircraft that transport VIPs and critical logistics: the UC-12F/W Huron, C-20G Gulfstream IV, and UC-35D Citation Encore. A single Marine Corps C-130J “Fat Albert,” is used to support the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration team, the “Blue Angels”.

1 day ago · Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Marine Corps has rolled out an ambitious new aviation strategy that embraces artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and next-generation drones to maintain air superiority in high-intensity conflict zones. The 2025 Marine Corps Aviation Plan, released Monday, marks ...

The heavy-lift helicopter of the Marine Corps can carry a 26,000-pound Light Armored Vehicle, 16 tons of cargo 50 miles and back, or enough combat-loaded Marines to lead an assault or...

In support of Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration (DC CD&I), DCA will identify emerging aviation concepts, technologies, capabilities, and systems that will enhance the...