MilitaryAGM-65G Maverick
Missile Systemconfirmed
The AGM-65G Maverick is an air-to-ground tactical missile designed for close air support and interdiction missions. It utilizes an imaging infrared (IIR) seeker for guidance and is equipped with a heavy penetrator warhead, making it effective against a variety of hardened targets.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Introduced | 1993 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,100 km/h |
| Range | 27 km |
| Weight | 0.3 t |
History
Developed in the United States, the AGM-65G entered service in 1993 as an improved variant of the Maverick missile family, offering enhanced guidance and warhead options.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | — | confirmed |
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