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AGM-88 HARM
Photo: SSGT. SCOTT STEWART · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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AGM-88HARM

Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · United States · 1985
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AGM-88HARM

AGM-88 HARM
AGM-88 HARM Photo: SSGT. SCOTT STEWART · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
85
Seeker Sensitivity
90
Memorization Capability
80
Speed
88
Lethality
85
Frequency Coverage
92
Counter-Measure Resistance
80
Reliability
88
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerRaytheon
CategoryAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)
EraCold War
In service1985
Operators21 countries
Data Quality87%
86
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) MASS Rating
1/14
Cold War
2/19
All-Time
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · 10 axes scored
Range
85
Seeker Sensitivity
90
Memorization Capability
80
Speed
88
Lethality
85
Frequency Coverage
92
Counter-Measure Resistance
80
Reliability
88
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
AGM-88 HARM
Prime contractor
Production
1985–
Unit Price (current)
$284.0K
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$284.0K
Inflation: +%0
86
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 Year1985
  • DesignerTexas Instruments, Alliant Techsystems (ATK)
  • Length4.17 m
  • Diameter254 mm
  • Launch Weight361 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance8MOD.8
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typerocket
  • Motor TypeThiokol SR113-TC-1 dual-thrust rocket engine
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageNo
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid propellant
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Minimum Range25 km
  • Maximum Range148 km
  • Top Speed987 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.9 Mach
  • Flight ProfileLow-level, medium-level, standoff
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Unit Cost284,000 USD
  • Production Start1,983 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeproximity and impact
  • Explosive Filler Weight68 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeWAU-7/B blast-fragmentation warhead
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1985Production started
41
years in service
21
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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 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.
Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.
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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