AGM65Bs

AGM65Bs refers to a specific variant of the AGM-65 Maverick missile, an air-to-ground tactical missile developed by the United States. The "B" designation typically indicates a particular seeker type or operational capability within the AGM-65 family. The Maverick missile system is designed for close air support, interdiction, and defense suppression missions, capable of engaging a wide range of ground targets including tanks, armored vehicles, fortifications, and aircraft on the ground.

The AGM-65B variant is characterized by its television (TV) guidance system. This means the missile is guided by a television camera located in its nose, which transmits an image to the pilot in the aircraft. The pilot then selects the target and "locks on" the missile's seeker to it. Once locked, the missile autonomously guides itself to the designated target. This TV guidance offers good accuracy against visually identifiable targets. The AGM-65B typically features a shaped-charge warhead designed to penetrate armor. It can be launched from various U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps aircraft, as well as by allied air forces. Its relatively low cost and effectiveness have made it a widely used weapon system.