M-39 ATACMS vs MGM-134 Midgetman
Overview
The M-39 ATACMS and the MGM-134 Midgetman are both Ballistic missiles.
The MGM-134 Midgetman has a range of 11,000 km — 37:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the MGM-134 Midgetman. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 13,600 kg for the MGM-134 Midgetman. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the MGM-134 Midgetman relies on Inertial, GPS.
| 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 |
| American ICBM, entered service in 1991, utilizing inertial and GPS guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Martin-Marietta |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 11,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 13,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 14.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1170 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman 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 M-39 ATACMS or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The M-39 ATACMS carries a larger warhead at 214 kg compared to the MGM-134 Midgetman's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman is heavier at 13,600 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or MGM-134 Midgetman?
The MGM-134 Midgetman is longer at 14.00 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and MGM-134 Midgetman use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the MGM-134 Midgetman uses Inertial, GPS guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or MGM-134 Midgetman?
Both the M-39 ATACMS and MGM-134 Midgetman entered service in the same year: 1991.