AGM-69 SRAM vs M-39 ATACMS
The AGM-69 SRAM and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 200 km for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 300 km for the M-39 ATACMS. The AGM-69 SRAM reaches 4,322 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The AGM-69 SRAM carries a 125 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 1,010 kg for the AGM-69 SRAM vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. The AGM-69 SRAM has been produced in 1,500 units vs 3,700 for the M-39 ATACMS. Unit cost is $0.592M for the AGM-69 SRAM vs $1.7M for the M-39 ATACMS. The AGM-69 SRAM entered service 19 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1972 vs 1991).
| American ballistic missile, entered service in 1972, uses inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| American tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1991, using GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Loral / Vought |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | 3,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.7 million |
| Range | 200.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.5 â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,010 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 125.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 4.47 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 447 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 300.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,674 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 214.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 607 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance |
| Warhead type | 950 small bombs M-74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the AGM-69 SRAM or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has a longer range at 300 km compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 200 km.
Which is faster, the AGM-69 SRAM or M-39 ATACMS?
The AGM-69 SRAM is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.5 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the AGM-69 SRAM or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS carries a larger warhead at 214 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 125 kg.
Which is heavier, the AGM-69 SRAM or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS is heavier at 1,674 kg compared to the AGM-69 SRAM's 1,010 kg.
Which is longer, the AGM-69 SRAM or M-39 ATACMS?
The AGM-69 SRAM is longer at 4.47 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the AGM-69 SRAM and M-39 ATACMS use?
The AGM-69 SRAM uses Inertial measurement unit and radar altimeter guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the AGM-69 SRAM or M-39 ATACMS?
The AGM-69 SRAM entered service first in 1972, 19 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AGM-69 SRAM or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 1,500 units of the AGM-69 SRAM.