Hwasong-12 vs M-39 ATACMS
Overview
The Hwasong-12 and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles.
The Hwasong-12 has a range of 4,500 km — 15:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The Hwasong-12 reaches 20,800 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The Hwasong-12 carries a 650 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 24,700 kg for the Hwasong-12 vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance.
The Hwasong-12 has been produced in 26 units vs 3,700 for the M-39 ATACMS. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 26 years before the Hwasong-12 (1991 vs 2017).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum range of 6,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 26 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 | 4,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 17.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 24,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 650.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
| 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 Hwasong-12 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Hwasong-12 has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-12 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Hwasong-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 17.0 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-12 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Hwasong-12 carries a larger warhead at 650 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-12 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Hwasong-12 is heavier at 24,700 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-12 or M-39 ATACMS?
The Hwasong-12 is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hwasong-12 and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-12 or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 26 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-12 or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.