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Dongfeng DF-4 vs M-39 ATACMS

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Specifications
Dongfeng DF-4 M-39 ATACMS
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) Loral / Vought
Service year 1975 1991
Number produced -- units 3,700 units
Estimated unit price NA $1.7 million
Range 5,500.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 Mach 2.9
Weight 82,000 kg 1,674 kg
Warhead 2190.0 kg 214.0 kg
Length 28.05 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-4 28.05 m M-39 ATACMS 3.96 m 1.75 m
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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).

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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.