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Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · United Kingdom · 1990
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ALARM

ALARM
ALARM Photo: User:Dammit · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5 nl
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
65
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
85
Speed
75
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Reliability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerBritish Aerospace
CategoryAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)
EraCold War
In service1990
Operators2 countries
Data Quality86%
75
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) MASS Rating
3/14
Cold War
5/19
All-Time
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · 10 axes scored
Range
65
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
85
Speed
75
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
80
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Reliability
85
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
ALARM
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
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 Typeair-to-surface anti-radiation missile
  • Service Entry Year1990
  • DesignerBAe Dynamics
  • Length4.24 m
  • Diameter230 mm
  • Launch Weight268 kg
◈Guidance3MOD.3
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
  • Motor Typetwo stage solid rocket motor
  • Two-StageYes
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid-propellant
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range93 km
  • Top Speed682 m/s
  • Cruise Altitude13,000 m
  • Flight Profileloiter with parachute then secondary motor
◆Warhead2MOD.2
▤Launch Platform3MOD.3
  • Launch PlatformTornado GR.4, Tornado F3
  • Air-LaunchedYes
  • Launcher Typeair launch
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Operators2
  • Production Start1,986 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzelaser proximity
  • Explosive Filler TypeProximity fused high-explosive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
  2. 1993Entered service
36
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ALARM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
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.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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