AGM-65 Maverick

The AGM-65 Maverick is a precision-guided, air-to-ground missile that has been configured primarily for the anti-tank and anti-ship roles.

Six models of Mavericks have been developed. The AGM-65A/B/D variants have shaped-charge warheads and are used as anti-tank weapons; these dive on the tank at an angle to hit the more vulnerable topside armor. The AGM-65E/F/G/K variants have a larger blast/penetration warhead and are used in the land attack and anti-ship role; the AGM-65F's...