AGM-78 Standard ARM vs AGM-88 HARM
The AGM-78 Standard ARM and the AGM-88 HARM are both Air-to-Surface missiles. Range is 90 km for the AGM-78 Standard ARM vs 150 km for the AGM-88 HARM. The AGM-78 Standard ARM reaches 2,223 km/h vs 3,581 km/h for the AGM-88 HARM. The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a 101 kg warhead vs 65 kg for the AGM-88 HARM. Launch weight is 817 kg for the AGM-78 Standard ARM vs 360 kg for the AGM-88 HARM. The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance, while the AGM-88 HARM relies on Passive radar homing, GPS/INS, millimeter-wave active radar. The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service 17 years before the AGM-88 HARM (1968 vs 1985).
| American anti-radar missile, entered service in 1968, utilizes passive radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Anti-radar missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hughes |
| Service year | 1968 |
| Number produced | 3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American anti-radar missile, entered service in 1985, uses passive radar homing to target enemy air defenses. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Anti-radar missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1985 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.9 million |
| Range | 90.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 â—‰ |
| Weight | 817 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 101.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 4.57 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 343 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Passive radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| Range | 150.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 360 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 65.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 4.14 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 254 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Passive radar homing, GPS/INS, millimeter-wave active radar |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or AGM-88 HARM?
The AGM-88 HARM has a longer range at 150 km compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's 90 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or AGM-88 HARM?
The AGM-88 HARM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.9 compared to the AGM-78 Standard ARM's Mach 1.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or AGM-88 HARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM carries a larger warhead at 101 kg compared to the AGM-88 HARM's 65 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or AGM-88 HARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is heavier at 817 kg compared to the AGM-88 HARM's 360 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or AGM-88 HARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM is longer at 4.57 meters compared to the AGM-88 HARM's 4.14 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-78 Standard ARM and AGM-88 HARM use?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM uses Passive radar homing guidance while the AGM-88 HARM uses Passive radar homing, GPS/INS, millimeter-wave active radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-78 Standard ARM or AGM-88 HARM?
The AGM-78 Standard ARM entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the AGM-88 HARM which entered service in 1985.