Jericho vs M-39 ATACMS
Overview
The Jericho and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles.
Range is 500 km for the Jericho vs 300 km for the M-39 ATACMS. The Jericho reaches 20,000 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The Jericho carries a 400 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 6,500 kg for the Jericho vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance.
The M-39 ATACMS entered service 20 years before the Jericho (1991 vs 2011).
| Israeli ballistic missile, entered service in 2011, carries a 400 kg warhead. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | IDF |
| Service year | 2011 |
| 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 | 500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 16.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 400.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.40 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 800 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with terminal guidance |
| Warhead type | TNT or nuclear |
| 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 Jericho or M-39 ATACMS?
The Jericho has a longer range at 500 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Jericho or M-39 ATACMS?
The Jericho is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the Jericho or M-39 ATACMS?
The Jericho carries a larger warhead at 400 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the Jericho or M-39 ATACMS?
The Jericho is heavier at 6,500 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the Jericho or M-39 ATACMS?
The Jericho is longer at 13.40 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the Jericho and M-39 ATACMS use?
The Jericho uses Inertial with terminal guidance guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the Jericho or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 20 years before the Jericho which entered service in 2011.