Fateh-110 vs M-39 ATACMS

Overview

The Fateh-110 and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles.

Range is 300 km for the Fateh-110 vs 300 km for the M-39 ATACMS. The Fateh-110 reaches 4,939 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The Fateh-110 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 3,500 kg for the Fateh-110 vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The Fateh-110 uses Inertial guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance.

The M-39 ATACMS entered service 11 years before the Fateh-110 (1991 vs 2002).

Iranian ballistic missile, entering service in 2002, carries a 500 kg warhead.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical SRBM
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 2002
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 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0
Weight 3,500 kg
Warhead 500.0 kg
Length 8.90 m
Diameter 600 mm
Guidance Inertial
Warhead type 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Fateh-110 or M-39 ATACMS?
Both the Fateh-110 and M-39 ATACMS have the same range of 300 km.
Which is faster, the Fateh-110 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Fateh-110 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Fateh-110 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Fateh-110 carries a larger warhead at 500 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Fateh-110 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Fateh-110 is heavier at 3,500 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Fateh-110 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Fateh-110 is longer at 8.90 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Fateh-110 and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Fateh-110 uses Inertial guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Fateh-110 or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 11 years before the Fateh-110 which entered service in 2002.