![]() The EA-6B Prowler detects, jams, and/or destroys enemy air defenses. Using adjustable jets, the plane can hover, take off, and land with little to no runway and attack anywhere.ĮA-6B Prowler: Electronic warfare of this jet enables Marines and Navy planes and helicopters to have air superiority. AV-8B Harrier: The Harrier is the Marines first Vertical / Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft (VSTOL). Marine pilots are capable of flying supersonic jets, hover in VSTOL aircraft, fly propeller transport planes, and a variety of helicopters.į/A 18 – Hornet: The dual mission of the Fighter/Attack mode the F/A-18 offers is of paramount importance to the missions of the Marine Corps: fighter escort, enemy defenses suppression, air control, reconnaissance, and close air support of Marines on the ground.į-35 Joint Strike Fighter (Lightning II): The future of Marine Corps fighter/attack missions and will replace the F/A 18 Hornet in the near future. The following planes, helicopters, and hybrid machines are the aircraft of the Marine Corps. The process of becoming a Marine pilot is arduous and competitive. ![]() ![]() Graham Monro/gm photographics/Photolibrary/Getty Images
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