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Dongfeng DF-5 vs M39 ATACMS

Dongfeng DF-5 vs M39 ATACMS at a glance β€” range 13,000 vs 300 km, speed 26,950 vs 3,600 km/h, warhead 10,200 vs 214 kg, launch weight 183,000 vs 1,674 kg.

Specifications
Dongfeng DF-5 M39 ATACMS
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 Loral / Vought
Service year 1981 1991
Number produced 83 units 3,700 units
Estimated unit price NA $1.7 million
Range 13,000.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 21.8 Mach 2.9
Weight 183,000 kg 1,674 kg
Warhead 10200.0 kg 214.0 kg
Length 32.60 m 3.96 m
Diameter 3350 mm 607 mm
Guidance Inertial and on-board computers GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance
Warhead type Nuclear MIRV 950 small bombs M-74
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-5 32.60 m M39 ATACMS 3.96 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-5 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-5 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the M39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 21.8 compared to the M39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the M39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and M39 ATACMS use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the M39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or M39 ATACMS?
The Dongfeng DF-5 entered service first in 1981, 10 years before the M39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or M39 ATACMS?
The M39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.