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Old October 5th, 2005, 01:01 AM
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Default Re: Some Info on Mavs/Hellfires.

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AGM-65A: 1972
AGM-65B: 1975 Better optics for greater magnification.
AGM-65C: No Service Record Laser guided.
AGM-65D: 1983
AGM-65E: 1985
AGM-65F: 1989
AGM-65G: 1990
AGM-65H: 1996
AGM-65J: 1996
AGM-65K: 1996

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Proposals were made for developing an extended range 'Longhorn' version of the AGM-65F with a turbofan engine and a range of about 75 km. The 'Longhorn' Maverick was proposed as a possible contender for the USAF Silent HARd Kill (SHARK) programme, for use against non-emitting ground radars.

Trial firings of AGM-65E missiles from an AH-1W Cobra helicopter in 1990 have demonstrated the feasibility for Maverick's use on helicopters and a four-missile fit has been proposed for the AH-64 Apache. The AGM-65 has most recently been integrated on New Zealand's SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprites. Different US services have sponsored the various marks of Maverick, the US Air Force being responsible for the AGM-65A/B/D/G/H/K, the US Marine Corps for the AGM-65E/J and the US Navy for the AGM-65F. AGM-65 missiles have been cleared for carriage on F-4 Phantom, F-5 Tiger, F-15E Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18 Hornet, A-4 Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair, Hawk, P-3 Orion, AV-8B Harrier II/Plus, Harrier GR Mk 7, A-10 Thunderbolt II, AJ 37 Viggen, JAS 39 Gripen, L-159 LCA and Hunter aircraft, and the SH-2G Seasprite helicopters. (Janes Information Group)

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