M-39 ATACMS vs Nodong I
Overview
The M-39 ATACMS and the Nodong I are both Ballistic missiles.
The Nodong I has a range of 1,300 km — 4.3x the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 8,600 km/h for the Nodong I. The M-39 ATACMS carries a 214 kg warhead vs 800 kg for the Nodong I. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 16,500 kg for the Nodong I. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the Nodong I relies on Inertial.
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in 3,700 units vs 300 for the Nodong I. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 7 years before the Nodong I (1991 vs 1998).
| 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 |
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 1998, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korean State Industry |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 1,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or Nodong I?
The Nodong I has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.0 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or Nodong I?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is heavier at 16,500 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or Nodong I?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and Nodong I use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the Nodong I uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or Nodong I?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 7 years before the Nodong I which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-39 ATACMS or Nodong I?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 300 units of the Nodong I.