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The AGM-65F ( infrared targeting) used by the USA Navy has an infrared guidance system optimized for ship tracking and a larger penetrating warhead than the 125 pound (57 kg) shaped charge used by the USA Marine Corps and the US Air Force (300 pounds [136 kg] vs 125 pounds [57 kg]). The AGM-65 has two types of warheads; one has a contact fuse in the nose, and the other has a heavyweight warhead with a delayed fuse, which penetrates the target with its kinetic energy before firing. The latter is most effective against large, hard targets. The propulsion system for both types is a solid-rocket motor behind the warhead.

AGM-65 missiles were employed by F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 to attack armored targets. Mavericks played a large part in the destruction of Iraq's military force.

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1 General characteristics

• Primary function: Air-to-surface laser guided missile; attack and destroy armor, air defenses, ships, ground transportation, and fuel installations.
• Contractor: Hughes Aircraft Corporation; Raytheon Corporation.
• Power plant: Thiokol TX-481 two stage, solid propellant, rocket motor
• Length: 2.55 m (8 ft 2 in)
• Launch weight: From 208 kg (462 lb) to 302 kg (670 lb) depending upon model and warhead weight
• Diameter: 305 mm (12 in)
• Wing span: 710 mm (2 ft 4 in)
• Range: 27 km (17 statute miles, 12 nautical miles)
• Guidance: Electro-optical in A, B, K, and H models; infrared imaging in D and G models; laser guided in E models; infrared homing in F models.
• Warhead: 135 kg (300 lb); contact fuse, delayed fuse penetrator, heavyweight
• Unit cost: US$180,000
• Date first deployed: August 1972