Model, Missile, Maverick AGM--65A

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Object Details

Summary

This is a model of unknown scale of the AGM-65A, the first of several Maverick air-to-surface missiles built by Hughes. It had a solid-fuel motor, a range of over 17 miles, a 125 lb conventional warhead, and an electro-optical television guidance system. The missile was first deployed with the U.S. Air Force in 1972. Improved versions are still in service with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps. John and Cynthia Heyde donated this model to NASM on an unknown date.

Credit Line

Gift of John H. and Cynthia S. Heyde

Inventory Number

A19981616000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic missile and base.

Dimensions

Overall: 8 in. long x 2 1/4 in. diameter (20.32 x 5.72cm)

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Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv940c66d41-fd4d-487c-b277-cc760b1d74ea

Record ID

nasm_A19981616000