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AGM-122 Sidearm
Photo: S. Wyatt · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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AGM-122Sidearm

Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · United States · 1986
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AGM-122Sidearm

⚙ AIM-9 Sidewinder variant
AGM-122 Sidearm
AGM-122 Sidearm Photo: S. Wyatt · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Seeker Sensitivity
50
Memorization Capability
30
Speed
55
Lethality
60
Frequency Coverage
50
Counter-Measure Resistance
45
Reliability
70
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerQ259011
CategoryAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)
EraCold War
In service1986–1990
Operators1 countries
Quantity700
Data Quality83%
49
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) MASS Rating
14/14
Cold War
17/19
All-Time
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Seeker Sensitivity
50
Memorization Capability
30
Speed
55
Lethality
60
Frequency Coverage
50
Counter-Measure Resistance
45
Reliability
70
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-122 Sidearm
Prime contractor
Production
1986–1990
Quantity
700
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
48
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
49
anti-radiation missiles (arm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile TypeAir-to-surface anti-radiation missile
  • Service Entry Year1986
  • DesignerMotorola
  • Length2.87 m
  • Diameter127 mm
  • Launch Weight88.45 kg
  • In ServiceNo
◈Guidance8MOD.8
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typesolid fuel rocket
  • Motor TypeHercules Mk 36 Mod 11
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range16.5 km
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.3 Mach
  • Flight Profilehigh-speed anti-radiation intercept
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead4MOD.4
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production700
  • Variants1
  • Production Start1,986 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzecontact/proximity
  • Explosive Filler Weight11.34 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeWDU-31/B
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1986Production started
  2. 1990Production ended
40
years in service
4
years in production
700
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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