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AGM-65 Maverick
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| AGM-65 Maverick | |
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| Function | Air-To-Surface Guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Hughes/Raytheon Co. |
| Unit cost | $160000 |
| Entered service | Aug. 1972 |
| Specs | |
| Engine | Solid Propellent Rocket Motor |
| Speed | Mach 0.90 |
| Range | 15 Miles |
| Warhead | 125lb hollow charge/300lb high-explosive penetrator. |
The AGM-65 Maverick is an air-to-ground tactical missile (AGM) designed for close air support. It is effective against a wide range of tactical targets, including armour, air defences, ships, ground transportation, and fuel storage facilities.
List of Aircraft using the AGM-65:-
