Dongfeng DF-4 vs M-39 ATACMS
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-4 and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles.
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a range of 5,500 km — 18:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The Dongfeng DF-4 reaches 22,000 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a 2190 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 82,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-4 vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance.
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service 16 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1975 vs 1991).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 1975, using astro-inertial guidance systems. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 5,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 18.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 82,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2190.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 28.05 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-4 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 18.0 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-4 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service first in 1975, 16 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.