Ghauri vs M-39 ATACMS
The Ghauri and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles. The Ghauri has a range of 1,500 km — 5.0x the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The Ghauri reaches 6,509 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The Ghauri carries a 750 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 20,000 kg for the Ghauri vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. The Ghauri has been produced in 30 units vs 3,700 for the M-39 ATACMS. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 12 years before the Ghauri (1991 vs 2003).
| Pakistani ballistic missile, entered service in 2003, manufactured by Kahuta Research Laboratories. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Kahuta Research Laboratories |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 30 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 | 1,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 15.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| 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 Ghauri or M-39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or M-39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.3 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or M-39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or M-39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or M-39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri is longer at 15.85 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 12 years before the Ghauri which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.