The AGM-88 can detect, attack and destroy a target with minimum aircrew input.
Guidance is provided through reception of signals emitted from a ground-based threat radar.
It has the capability of discriminating a single target from a number of emitters in the environment. The proportional guidance system that homes in on enemy radar emissions has a fixed antenna and seeker head in the missile nose. The B version has an improved guidance section which incorporates an improved tactical software and electronically reprogrammable memory. The AGM-88 missile was approved for full production by the Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council in March 1983. The missile worked with the APR-47 radar attack and warning system on the aircraft.