LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs M-39 ATACMS
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper and the M-39 ATACMS are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a range of 9,600 km — 32:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper reaches 24,000 km/h vs 3,600 km/h for the M-39 ATACMS. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a 3600 kg warhead vs 214 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. Launch weight is 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance, while the M-39 ATACMS relies on GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has been produced in 114 units vs 3,700 for the M-39 ATACMS. Unit cost is $70M for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs $1.7M for the M-39 ATACMS. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service 5 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1986 vs 1991).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| Service year |
1986 |
| Number produced |
114 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$70 million
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| American tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1991, using GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. |
| Origin |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Ballistic |
| Type |
Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer |
Loral / Vought |
| Service year |
1991 |
| Number produced |
3,700 units
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| Estimated unit price |
$1.7 million
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| Range |
9,600.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 19.6
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| Weight |
87,750 kg
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| Warhead |
3600.0 kg
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| Length |
21.80 m
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|
| Diameter |
2340 mm
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| Guidance |
Inertial
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| Warhead type |
12 nuclear MIRV
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| Range |
300.0 km
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| Maximum speed |
Mach 2.9
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| Weight |
1,674 kg
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| Warhead |
214.0 kg
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| Length |
3.96 m
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| Diameter |
607 mm
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|
| Guidance |
GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance
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| Warhead type |
950 small bombs M-74
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Which has longer range, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or M-39 ATACMS?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or M-39 ATACMS?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or M-39 ATACMS?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or M-39 ATACMS?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or M-39 ATACMS?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-118 Peacekeeper and M-39 ATACMS use?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance while the M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or M-39 ATACMS?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper entered service first in 1986, 5 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or M-39 ATACMS?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 114 units of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper.