United States Marine Corps Aviaton (2021)

Current Active Inventory: 1,211 Aircraft

Last Updated: 05/26/2021 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the United States Marine Corps Aviaton (2021). The service currently counts 1,211 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.

Total Aircraft: 1,211

606 / 1,211
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

848 / 1,211
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

908 / 1,211
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

969 / 1,211
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
85.3

TvR is this air service's TrueValue Rating. The value is formulated by way of assessing an air service's current strengths and weaknesses. All are matched against the top-most performer, this being the USAF which yields a TvR of 242.9.

Global Rank:
5/100

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 100 air services from 74 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 297 units
Support: 804 units
Training: 110 units
Future: 739 units

Suppliers

Primary

Power Projection (BETA)

Value accounting for an air service's ability to "bring the fight to the enemy". Factors taken into consideration include overseas reach (carrier fleet or foreign base access), tactical- and/or strategic-level aerial refueling, and dedicated long-range bomber force. Value is out of 30 points possible.

25/30

Fighters (297)

Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

143

F/A-18A/C/D

Multirole

102

AV-8B+

Strike

52

F-35B/C

Strike

Total Units: 297 (25%)

Helicopters (713)

Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

277

MV-22

Transport

141

CH-53E

Heavy-Lift

140

UH-1Y

Multi-Mission

90

AH-1Z

Attack

59

AH-1W

Attack

5

UH-1N

Utility

1

CH-53K

Heavy-Lift

Total Units: 713 (59%)

Transports (27)

Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

14

UC-12F

Utility

12

Citation

Utility

1

C-20G

VIP/Utility

Total Units: 27 (2%)

Trainers (110)

Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

48

F/A-18B/C/D

Fighter Trainer

29

F-35B/C

Strike Trainer

16

TAV-8B

Strike Trainer

13

F-5F/N

OPFOR Trainer

3

T-34

Basic Trainer

1

VH-92 (S-92)

Helicopter Trainer

Total Units: 110 (9%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (64)

Airframes modified for the purpose of aerial fuel delivery to support allied aircraft / operations.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

57

KC-130J

Aerial Refueling

7

KC-130T

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 64 (5%)

On Order (739)

Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

346

F-35B/C

Strike

199

CH-53K

Heavy-Lift

138

AH-1Z

Attack

47

MV-22

Transport

5

KC-130J

Aerial Refueling

2

Citation

Utility

1

C-40A

Utility/VIP

1

UC-12F

Utility

Total Units: 739

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