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Order of Battle - United States of America
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The list below provides an overview of military aircraft types operated by the United States Marine Corps and the (primary) roles they fulfil.
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United States Marine Corps |
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AH-1W Sea Cobra |
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close air support |
| 130x |
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AV-8B Harrier |
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ground attack |
| 2x |
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C-9B Skytrain |
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VIP transport |
| 200x |
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CH-46E Sea Knight |
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medium-lift transport |
| 36x |
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CH-53D Sea Stallion |
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heavy-lift transport |
| 145x |
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CH-53E Super Stallion |
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heavy-lift transport |
| 25x |
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EA-6B Prowler |
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electronic warfare |
| 59x |
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F-5E/N Tiger |
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opposing force simulation |
| 152x |
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F/A-18A/C Hornet |
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multi-role |
| 98x |
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F/A-18B/D Hornet |
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operational conversion |
| 100x |
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HH/UH-1N Iroquois |
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search and rescue & utility |
| 68x |
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KC-130 Hercules |
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air-to-air refueling & tactical transport |
| 92x |
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MV-22B Osprey |
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special operations |
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+268 on order |
| 15x |
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TAV-8B(+) Harrier |
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operational conversion |
| 11x |
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UC-12 Huron |
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light transport |
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UC-35 Citation |
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medical evacuation & VIP transport |
| 10x |
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VH-3D |
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VIP transport |
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VH-60N Seahawk |
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VIP transport |
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Future orders |
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Beech 350C |
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delivery date(s) unknown |
| 156x |
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CH-53K Super Stallion |
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deliveries from 2015 |
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VH-71 Kestrel |
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deliveries from 2009 |
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Remarks
The Marines have a requirement for 420 F-35B Lightnings.
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