Ghauri vs M39 ATACMS
Ghauri vs M39 ATACMS at a glance — range 1,500 vs 300 km, speed 6,509 vs 3,600 km/h, warhead 750 vs 214 kg, launch weight 20,000 vs 1,674 kg.
Specifications
|
Ghauri |
M39 ATACMS |
| Origin |
🇵🇰 Pakistan |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Ballistic |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Medium range ballistic missile |
Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Kahuta Research Laboratories |
Loral / Vought |
| Service year |
2003 |
1991 |
| Number produced |
30 units |
3,700 units |
| Estimated unit price |
NA |
$1.7 million |
| Range |
1,500.0 km |
300.0 km |
| Maximum speed |
Mach 5.3 |
Mach 2.9 |
| Weight |
20,000 kg |
1,674 kg |
| Warhead |
750.0 kg |
214.0 kg |
| Length |
15.85 m |
3.96 m |
| Diameter |
1350 mm |
607 mm |
| Guidance |
Inertial, Terminal |
GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance |
| Warhead type |
Thermonuclear |
950 small bombs M-74 |
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Which has longer range, the Ghauri or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the M39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.3 compared to the M39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri carries a larger warhead at 750 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghauri is longer at 15.85 meters compared to the M39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and M39 ATACMS use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the M39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or M39 ATACMS?
The M39 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 M39 ATACMS?
The M39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.