M-39 ATACMS vs M51
Overview
The M-39 ATACMS and the M51 are both Ballistic missiles.
The M51 has a range of 10,000 km — 33:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 30,870 km/h for the M51. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 52,000 kg for the M51. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the M51 relies on Astro-inertial guidance.
Unit cost is $1.7M for the M-39 ATACMS vs $120M for the M51. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 19 years before the M51 (1991 vs 2010).
| 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 | 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 |
| Range | 10,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 52,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 12.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear warheads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or M51?
The M51 has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or M51?
The M51 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.2 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or M51?
The M-39 ATACMS carries a larger warhead at 214 kg compared to the M51's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or M51?
The M51 is heavier at 52,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or M51?
The M51 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and M51 use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or M51?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 19 years before the M51 which entered service in 2010.