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AGM-88 HARM

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AGM-88 HARM is a American tactical missile designed to suppress and destroy enemy air defenses, developed by Texas Instruments in the 1970s, with significant contributions from Hughes Aircraft, Raytheon Technologies, and Northrop Grumman. The missile's development was influenced by the Vietnam War, where United States Air Force and United States Navy aircraft faced significant threats from Soviet-made surface-to-air missile systems, such as the S-75 Dvina and S-200 Angara. The AGM-88 HARM was designed to counter these threats, working in conjunction with electronic countermeasures developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory and DARPA. The program involved collaboration with various US military branches, including the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard.

● Development

The development of the AGM-88 HARM began in the early 1970s, with Texas Instruments serving as the primary contractor, and involved partnerships with General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing. The program was driven by the need to counter the growing threat of Soviet air defenses, including the S-300P and S-400 Triumf systems, which were being developed with the assistance of Russian Aerospace Defence Forces and Almaz-Antey. The AGM-88 HARM was designed to be launched from a variety of platforms, including the F-4 Phantom II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and A-6 Intruder, which were operated by the United States Air Force, United States Navy, and United States Marine Corps. The development process involved extensive testing and evaluation, including trials conducted at the White Sands Missile Range and Edwards Air Force Base, with support from NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration.

● Design and Features

The AGM-88 HARM is a supersonic missile, capable of reaching speeds of over Mach 2, with a range of approximately 30 miles, and features a proportional navigation system, which allows it to home in on radar emissions, developed in collaboration with MIT and Stanford University. The missile is equipped with a warhead designed to destroy radar and command centers, and can be launched from a variety of aircraft, including the F/A-18 Hornet and EA-6B Prowler, which are operated by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The AGM-88 HARM also features a data link system, which allows it to receive targeting information from other aircraft, such as the E-2 Hawkeye and E-3 Sentry, which are used by the United States Navy and United States Air Force. The missile's design and development involved contributions from various institutions, including the UCLA, Caltech, and Carnegie Mellon University.

● Operational History

The AGM-88 HARM has been used in several conflicts, including the Gulf War, where it was employed by the United States Air Force and United States Navy to suppress Iraqi air defenses, which included S-125 Neva and S-200 Angara systems, with support from Saudi and Kuwaiti forces. The missile was also used during the Kosovo War, where it was used to attack Yugoslav air defenses, including S-75 Dvina and S-200 Angara systems, with participation from NATO forces, including the British Royal Air Force and French Air Force. The AGM-88 HARM has been used in various other operations, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, with involvement from the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard. The missile has been integrated with various aircraft, including the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-22 Raptor, which are operated by the United States Air Force.

● Variants

There have been several variants of the AGM-88 HARM developed, including the AGM-88A, AGM-88B, and AGM-88C, each with improved capabilities and features, developed in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, and Lockheed Martin. The AGM-88B, for example, features an improved warhead and guidance system, developed with the assistance of MIT Lincoln Laboratory and DARPA. The AGM-88C, on the other hand, features a data link system, which allows it to receive targeting information from other aircraft, such as the E-8 Joint STARS and RC-135, which are used by the United States Air Force and United States Navy. The development of these variants involved partnerships with various institutions, including the University of Michigan, University of Texas at Austin, and Georgia Institute of Technology.

● Operators

The AGM-88 HARM is operated by several countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany, with the German Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force using the missile on their Tornado and CF-18 Hornet aircraft, respectively. The missile is also used by the Italian Air Force and Spanish Air Force, which operate the Tornado and EF-18 Hornet aircraft, respectively. The AGM-88 HARM has been integrated with various aircraft, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10 Thunderbolt II, which are operated by the United States Air Force and United States Air National Guard. The missile's operational use involves collaboration with various NATO countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Turkey. Category:Missiles

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