Agni-II vs M-39 ATACMS

Overview

The Agni-II and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles.

The Agni-II has a range of 3,500 km — 12:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The Agni-II reaches 12,600 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The Agni-II carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 16,000 kg for the Agni-II vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance.

The Agni-II has been produced in 12 units vs 3,700 for the M-39 ATACMS. Unit cost is $4.1M for the Agni-II vs $1.7M for the M-39 ATACMS. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 19 years before the Agni-II (1991 vs 2010).

Indian ballistic missile, with a 3,500 km range, entered service in 2010.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited
Service year 2010
Number produced 12 units
Estimated unit price $4.1 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 3,500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 10.3
Weight 16,000 kg
Warhead 1000.0 kg
Length 21.00 m
Diameter 1300 mm
Guidance RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching
Warhead type Strategic nuclear weapon and conventional high explosive
Range 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.9
Weight 1,674 kg
Warhead 214.0 kg
Length 3.96 m
Diameter 607 mm
Guidance GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance
Warhead type 950 small bombs M-74

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Agni-II or M-39 ATACMS?
The Agni-II has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Agni-II or M-39 ATACMS?
The Agni-II is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.3 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Agni-II or M-39 ATACMS?
The Agni-II carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Agni-II or M-39 ATACMS?
The Agni-II is heavier at 16,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Agni-II or M-39 ATACMS?
The Agni-II is longer at 21.00 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Agni-II and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Agni-II uses RLG-INS, multi-GNSS, and Radar scene matching guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Agni-II or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 19 years before the Agni-II which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Agni-II or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 12 units of the Agni-II.