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AGM-78 Standard ARM
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AGM-78StandardARM

Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · United States · 1968
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AGM-78StandardARM

AGM-78 Standard ARM
AGM-78 Standard ARM Photo: USAF · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
60
Speed
65
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics
CategoryAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)
EraCold War
In service1968–1976
Operators3 countries
Quantity3,000
Data Quality87%
65
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) MASS Rating
7/14
Cold War
9/19
All-Time
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
60
Speed
65
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
60
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-78 Standard ARM
Prime contractor
Production
1968–1976
Quantity
3,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
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 Year1968
  • DesignerGeneral Dynamics
  • Length4.57 m
  • Diameter343 mm
  • Launch Weight620 kg
  • In ServiceYes
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fueled rocket
  • Motor TypeAerojet MK 27 MOD 4 dual-thrust solid rocket
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Minimum Range12 km
  • Maximum Range75 km
  • Top Speed617 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.8 Mach
  • Flight Profilehigh-subsonic cruise with supersonic terminal phase
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production4MOD.4
  • Total Production3,000
  • Operators3
  • Variants4
  • Production Start1,967 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeactive optical fuze (AGM-78D-2), proximity fuze
  • Explosive Filler Weight100 kg
  • Explosive Filler Typeblast-fragmentation
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1968Production started
  3. 1976Production ended
58
years in service
8
years in production
3,000
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
AGM-78 STANDARD ARM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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