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USMC Aviation (2024) Aircraft Inventory


Current Active Inventory: 1,211 Aircraft


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The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the USMC Aviation (2024). 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.

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Total Aircraft: 1,211

606
Aircraft at 50.0% Readiness Rate
848
Aircraft at 70.0% Readiness Rate
908
Aircraft at 75.0% Readiness Rate
969
Aircraft at 80.0% Readiness Rate
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TvR
58.0
TrueValue Rating assesses air service current strengths/weaknesses matched against top performer USAF (242.9).
Global Rank
9 /103
Global Rank as compared to national powers of WDMMA. 103 total air services from 103 nations are tracked. View Current Ranks.
Force Concentration

Attack: 297 units
Support: 804 units
Training: 110 units
Future: 738 units

Material Suppliers (Past and Present)

Primary (1)

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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 (738)


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

346
F-35B/C
Strike
198
CH-53K
Heavy-Lift
138
AH-1Z
Attack
47
MV-22
Transport
5
KC-130J
Aerial Refueling
2
Citation
Utility
1
C-40A
VIP/Utility
1
UC-12F
Utility

Total Units: 738




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