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One of the World's Largest Air Forces Might Surprise You
We often think of the United States Air Force as being the de facto power when it comes to air power in the world. However, two of the next largest air forces are right under the umbrella of the United States, with the Navy and Marine Corps following right behind. Today, we're taking a look at the air inventory of the United States Marine Corps.
13. T-34
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active: 2
- Aircraft on order: 0
12. Citation Encore/Sovereign/Ultra
- Type: Transport
- Active: 10
- Aircraft on order: 2
11. F-5F/N
- Type: Training aircraft
- Active: 12
- Aircraft on order: 0
10. TAV-8B
- Type: Training aircraft/helicopters
- Active: 12
- Aircraft on order: 0
9. King Air 200/350 (UC-12F)
- Type: Transport
- Active: 15
- Aircraft on order: 2
8. KC-130J
- Type: Tanker
- Active: 69
- Aircraft on order: 15
7. AV-8B/+
- Type: Combat aircraft
- Active: 87
- Aircraft on order: 0
6. UH-1Y
- Type: Combat helicopter
- Active: 127
- Aircraft on order: 0
5. F-35B/C
- Type: Combat aircraft, training aircraft
- Active: 145
- Aircraft on order: 279
4. CH-53
- Type: Combat helicopter
- Active: 146
- Aircraft on order: 193
3. AH-1Z
- Type: Combat helicopter
- Active: 176
- Aircraft on order: 0
2. F/A-18 A/B/C/D
- Type: Combat aircraft, training aircraft
- Active: 186
- Aircraft on order: 0
1. MV-22
- Type: Combat helicopter
- Active: 288
- Aircraft on order: 33