Turkish Defence Ministry releases footage of dual Maverick missile launch Photo / Video

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence has released video footage showing two F-16 fighter jets simultaneously launching AGM-65 Maverick missiles for the first time during a military exercise at the Karapınar firing range.

The operation was carried out by the 181st Fleet Command, which operates under the Turkish Air Force Command, Caliber.Az reports, citing a post on the ministry’s official X page.

Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığımıza bağlı 181’inci Filo Komutanlığımız tarafından ilk kez eş zamanlı 2 adet “AGM 65 (Maverick) Füzesi” Karapınar Atış Sahası hedeflerine atıldı. Hedefler aynı anda ve tam isabetli olarak vuruldu.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı pic.twitter.com/VED0Z1CBak

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 29, 2025

“For the first time, two AGM-65 (Maverick) missiles were launched simultaneously at designated targets at the Karapınar range by our 181st Fleet Command. The targets were hit with full precision and synchronisation,” the ministry said.

The AGM-65 Maverick is a tactical, air-to-surface guided missile used primarily for close air support and the suppression or destruction of ground targets. It is equipped with a digital laser-guided seeker, advanced flight algorithms, and an improved targeting system.

The missile has a range exceeding 20 kilometres, a top speed of 1,150 km/h, and comes with either a 50 kg or 136 kg warhead, depending on the variant.

By Aghakazim Guliyev