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Dongfeng DF-3 vs M-39 ATACMS

Dongfeng DF-3 vs M-39 ATACMS at a glance — range 5,000 vs 300 km, speed 20,000 vs 3,600 km/h, warhead 2,150 vs 214 kg, launch weight 64,000 vs 1,674 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-3 M-39 ATACMS
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intermediate-range ballistic missile Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry Loral / Vought
Service year 1971 1991
Number produced 110 units 3,700 units
Estimated unit price NA $1.7 million
Range 5,000.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 16.3 Mach 2.9
Weight 64,000 kg 1,674 kg
Warhead 2150.0 kg 214.0 kg
Length 24.00 m 3.96 m
Diameter 2250 mm 607 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance
Warhead type Nuclear 950 small bombs M-74
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-3 24 m M-39 ATACMS 3.96 m 1.75 m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-3 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-3 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service first in 1971, 20 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-3 or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.