ALARM

ALARM (Air Launched Anti Radar Missile) is a British missile designed primarily to destroy enemy radars for the purpose of suppression of enemy air defence.

History

Notes

ALARM is a fire-and-forget system, with an added loiter capability.

In loiter mode, ALARM will, when launched, climb to an altitude of 13 km. If the target radar shuts down, the missile will deploy a parachute and descend slowly until the radar lights up. The missile will then fire a secondary motor to attack the target.

Inventory

Combat Performance

ALARM has been used in these conflicts:

1991 Gulf War
Kosovo War
2003 invasion of Iraq

Characteristics

Primary Function: Suppression of enemy air defence
Contractor: BAE SYSTEMS
Power Plant:
Length: 4.24 m
Diameter: 23 cm
Wing Span: 73 cm
Launch Weight: 200 kg
Speed:
Warhead:
Range: km
Fuzes:
Guidance system:
Unit Cost:
Date Deployed:
Users:
- UK: various aircraft