AGM-88 HARM

High-speed Anti-radiation Missile

 

The AGM-88 HARM (High-speed Antiradiation Missile) is a supersonic air-to-surface tactical missile designed to seek and destroy enemy radar-equipped air defense systems. The AGM-88 can detect, attack and destroy a target with minimum aircrew input. The proportional guidance system that homes in on enemy radar emissions has a fixed antenna and seeker head in the missile’s nose. A smokeless, solid propellant, dual rocket motor propels the missile. The AGM-88 was approved for full production by the Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council in 1983. This missile has been upgrades several times to keep pace with improvements.

 

Specifications

  • Contractor: Raytheon (Texas Instruments)
  • Power plant: Thiokol dual-thrust rocket
  • Max Speed: 1,417 mph
  • Range: 30+ miles
  • Warhead: WAU-7/B, 143.5 lbs Direct Fragmentation
  • Platforms: F-4G, F-16, F/A-18
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