How much does a Maverick missile cost?
Emma Martin
Published Mar 02, 2026
How much does a Maverick missile cost?
| AGM-65 Maverick | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Missile Systems Raytheon |
| Unit cost | US$17,000 to $110,000, depending on variant |
| No. built | 70,000+ |
| Specifications |
Who manufactures Hellfire?
Lockheed Martin
| AGM-114 Hellfire | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1984–present |
| Wars | War on Terror |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin, Boeing (previous second source), and Northrop Grumman (seeker only for AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire) |
What is the longest range air to air missile?
The Phoenix was the United States’ only long-range air-to-air missile….
| AIM-54 Phoenix | |
|---|---|
| Operational range | 100 nmi (190 km) |
| Flight ceiling | 100,000 ft (30 km) |
| Flight altitude | 80,000 ft (24 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5 |
What is the propulsion system of a Maverick missile?
The propulsion system for both types is a solid-fuel rocket motor behind the warhead. The Maverick missile is unable to lock onto targets on its own; it has to be given input by the pilot or weapon systems officer (WSO) after which it follows the path to the target autonomously.
What is the difference between Maverick h and Maverick J?
Maverick H model is an AGM-65B/D missile upgraded with a new charge-coupled device (CCD) seeker better suited for the desert environment. Maverick J model is a Navy AGM-65F missile upgraded with the new CCD seeker.
What is the difference between the AGM-65G and the Maverick?
The AGM-65K, meanwhile, was developed by replacing the AGM-65G’s IR guidance system with an electro-optical television guidance system. The Maverick has a modular design, allowing for different combinations of the guidance package and warhead to be attached to the rocket motor to produce a different weapon.
What is the difference between Maverick K and E2 L?
Maverick K model is an AGM-65G upgraded with the CCD seeker; at least 1,200, but possibly up to 2,500 AGM-65G rounds are planned for conversion to AGM-65K standard. Maverick E2/L model incorporates a laser-guided seeker that allows for designation by the launch aircraft]
