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The United States military operates four air forces, including the Marine Corps Aviation, which is optimized for assault and amphibious operations. The Marines use both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Here are five fixed-wing aircraft operated by the US Marines.
The AV-8B Harrier II, with around 87 units in service, is a ground attack aircraft that entered service in 1981. Major contractors include BAE Systems and Boeing. Despite being aging, these aircraft remain in service but are being replaced by the more advanced F-35B Lightning II. "The Harriers are still being used in combat," with some seeing action in 2024. However, they are expected to retire soon.
The F/A-18 Hornet serves as a multirole fighter with approximately 138 units. It entered service in 1983 and was developed by Boeing Company and Northrop Grumman. These older jets are also being replaced by the F-35B.
