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From: scott%sting.Berkeley.EDU@ (Scott Silvey)
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Subject: AGM-130
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Date: 17 Jul 90 03:19:57 GMT
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From: scott%sting.Berkeley.EDU@ (Scott Silvey)

What is this missile, what are it's capabilities, what are it's 
  intended targets, and how old is it?  Which of the services 
  uses it and how common is it?

I've heard of the Maverick (AGM-65), but I know nothing about this
  one.

Also, about the Maverick, does anyone know how accurate the "smart"
  ones are (the ones that track IR emissions)?   Can they hit a
  tank moving at 40+ knots?  I assume they won't track on a tank
  that is parked with it's engine off and cool, is this correct?  If
  so, how does the pilot know whether or not the missile will lock on
  and hit a potential target he is aiming at?

For the "TV" guided versions, how does this system work and how 
  involved is the pilot in the guidance procedure?

For the laser designated versions, how does the pilot keep a target
  designated?  I guess there are a number of laser-designator systems
  around, so I'm asking about how this is generally done.  Does the
  pilot have to guide the laser beam by hand using some sort of
  joystick or does a computer manage to keep the spot tracking the
  target despite aircraft movement?
  
Thanks,

Scott