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The United States Marine Corps Aviation is the arm of the United States Marine Corps that conducts Marine Corps operations with their inventory of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The United States Marine Corps Aviation primarily conducts assault support, offensive air support, electronic warfare, anti air warfare, control of aircraft and missiles, and reconnaissance. Typically, aircraft are deployed for transportation of ground forces and to provide close air support for them. Nevertheless, United States Marine Corps Aviation aircraft may also play various other specialized roles. The current aircraft inventory of the Marine Corps includes those that are designated as combat aircraft, tankers, transports, helicopters, and trainer aircraft.

The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is a ground attack aircraft that is capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL), and there are over 100 units currently in service of the United States Marine Corps. The McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II is most often deployed from aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Since their initial production in 1981, the AV-8B Harrier II has participated in the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, the Iraq War, and Operation Odyssey Dawn.

The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter that has over 140 units in service under the United States Marine Corps. As a heavy-lift cargo helicopter, the Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion can provide transportation for up to 55 troops, carry 30,000 lb of cargo internally, or externally sling loads of up to 36,000 lb. For armaments, the CH-53E Super Stallion may be fitted with three machine guns at the starboard crew door, port window, and behind the copilot. The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion can be versatile, allowing for configuration for mine sweeping with digital flight control-systems to carry mine sweeping gear.

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