Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick vs Boeing AGM-86 ALCM
Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick and Boeing AGM-86 ALCM are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing AGM-86 ALCM leads on range (2,400 vs 27 km).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick
Wins 4/6 | Boeing AGM-86 ALCM
Wins 2/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | N/A | 890 km/h |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 1.2 Mach ✓ | 0.73 Mach |
| Range (km) | 27 km | 2,400 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 136 kg | 1,360 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 2.49 m | 6.3 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 210 kg | 1,458 kg |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | N/A | 3 kN |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $110,000 ✓ | $1,000,000 |
| Units built | 70,000 ✓ | 2,004 |
| Operator countries | 30 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick and Boeing AGM-86 ALCM? +
The Boeing AGM-86 ALCM is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 890 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing AGM-86 ALCM has the longest range at 2,400 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick has the lower public unit-cost figure at 110,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick has the higher max speed (mach) at 1.2 Mach.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The Boeing AGM-86 ALCM has the higher warhead at 1,360 kg.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick has the higher units built at 70,000.
Is the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick better than the Boeing AGM-86 ALCM? +
On the public specs we track, the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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