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New page: The '''AGM-65 Maverick''' is a United States air-to-ground missile which is used by all branches of the military except the Army. It utilises infrared television guidance. ==Devel...
The '''AGM-65 Maverick''' is a [[United States]] air-to-ground missile which is used by all branches of the military except the Army. It utilises [[infrared]] television guidance.
==Development==
In 1968, the military was in the market for a more modern, accurate air-to-ground missile. Hughes Aerospace was awarded the contract in 1968. The prototype was steered by a small joystick in the aircraft. It was extremely accurate and thus was often used against targets such as radar emplacements.
==Service==
The AGM-65A went into service in 1972. It outfitted the [[F-4 Phantom]], the [[A-7 Corsair II]], and the [[A-10 Thunderbolt]].
==Development==
In 1968, the military was in the market for a more modern, accurate air-to-ground missile. Hughes Aerospace was awarded the contract in 1968. The prototype was steered by a small joystick in the aircraft. It was extremely accurate and thus was often used against targets such as radar emplacements.
==Service==
The AGM-65A went into service in 1972. It outfitted the [[F-4 Phantom]], the [[A-7 Corsair II]], and the [[A-10 Thunderbolt]].