AGM-65 Maverick
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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.