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AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow
Photo: US Air Force photo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · United States · 1982
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AGM-136TacitRainbow

AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow
AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow Photo: US Air Force photo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
85
Speed
65
Lethality
75
Frequency Coverage
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
70
Reliability
50
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
ManufacturerNorthrop
CategoryAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)
EraCold War
In service1982–1991
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
71
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) MASS Rating
4/14
Cold War
6/19
All-Time
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
85
Speed
65
Lethality
75
Frequency Coverage
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
70
Reliability
50
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-136 Tacit Rainbow
Prime contractor
Production
1982–1991
Unit Price (current)
$200.0K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$200.0K
Inflation: +%0
71
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • Missile Typeloitering munition
  • DesignerNorthrop, Texas Instruments and Boeing
  • Length2.54 m
  • Diameter685.8 mm
  • Launch Weight195.502 kg
  • In ServiceNo
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
◇Performance3MOD.3
  • Maximum Range450 km
  • Flight Profileloitering patrol
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production5MOD.5
  • Total Production0
  • Unit Cost200,000 USD
  • Operators0
  • Variants0
  • Production Start1,982 year
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeproximity
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1982Production started
  2. 1984Entered service
  3. 1991Production ended
44
years in service
9
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Guidance method using passive radar detection to home in on enemy radar emissions.
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.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
A proximity fuze is a detonation mechanism in ATGMs that triggers when the missile approaches within a set distance of a target, using sensors like radar or laser to detect proximity.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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