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United States Raytheon (RTX)
AGM-65 Maverick
Air-to-surface tactical missile used by U.S. and allied fighters and attack aircraft against tanks, vehicles and hardened targets, available in TV, imaging-infrared and laser-guided variants.
In service since 1972 · 30 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
27
km range
1.2
Mach
136
kg warhead
💲 ≈ $110,000 — Approximate unit cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 30 operators
In service since 1972. Status: active · ~70,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Max speed (Mach)
Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.
- 1.2 Mach Stronger than 39% of missiles
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 27 km Stronger than 22% of missiles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Warhead
Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.
- 136 kg Stronger than 42% of missiles
- Warhead type
Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.
- Shaped-charge penetrator / blast fragmentation
- Guidance
How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.
- Electro-optical/TV, Imaging infrared, Laser
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 2.49 m
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 210 kg
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Solid-fuel rocket
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $110,000 Stronger than 88% of missiles
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 70,000 Stronger than 88% of missiles
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 30 Stronger than 89% of missiles
Specifications compiled from public Raytheon (RTX) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick has a maximum range of 27 km.
How much does the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick weigh? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick has a combat weight of 210 kg.
What is the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick used for? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick is a missile typically used for anti armor, close air support.
How many countries operate the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick is operated by 30 countries.
How much does the Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick cost? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AGM-65 Maverick has an approximate unit cost of 110,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.
