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Ghaznavi vs M39 ATACMS

Ghaznavi vs M39 ATACMS at a glance β€” range 300 vs 300 km, speed 6,509 vs 3,600 km/h, warhead 700 vs 214 kg, launch weight 5,256 vs 1,674 kg.

Specifications
Ghaznavi M39 ATACMS
Origin πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Short range ballistic missile Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer PMO Loral / Vought
Service year 2004 1991
Number produced 30 units 3,700 units
Estimated unit price NA $1.7 million
Range 300.0 km 300.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.3 Mach 2.9
Weight 5,256 kg 1,674 kg
Warhead 700.0 kg 214.0 kg
Length 8.50 m 3.96 m
Diameter 800 mm 607 mm
Guidance Inertial, Terminal GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance
Warhead type Thermonuclear 950 small bombs M-74
Scale Comparison
GHAZNAVI 8.50 m M39 ATACMS 3.96 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Ghaznavi or M39 ATACMS?
Both the Ghaznavi and M39 ATACMS have the same range of 300 km.
Which is faster, the Ghaznavi or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghaznavi 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 Ghaznavi or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghaznavi carries a larger warhead at 700 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghaznavi or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghaznavi is heavier at 5,256 kg compared to the M39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghaznavi or M39 ATACMS?
The Ghaznavi is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the M39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghaznavi and M39 ATACMS use?
The Ghaznavi uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the M39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghaznavi or M39 ATACMS?
The M39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 13 years before the Ghaznavi which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghaznavi or M39 ATACMS?
The M39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 30 units of the Ghaznavi.