M-39 ATACMS vs Pluton
Overview
The M-39 ATACMS and the Pluton are both Ballistic missiles.
The M-39 ATACMS has a range of 300 km — 2.5x the Pluton's 120 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 3,960 km/h for the Pluton. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 2,350 kg for the Pluton. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the Pluton relies on Inertial.
The Pluton entered service 17 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1974 vs 1991).
| 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 | 120.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.2 ◉ |
| Weight | 2,350 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | -- kg |
| Length | 7.64 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 550 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or Pluton?
The M-39 ATACMS has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or Pluton?
The Pluton is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.2 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or Pluton?
The M-39 ATACMS carries a larger warhead at 214 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or Pluton?
The Pluton is heavier at 2,350 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or Pluton?
The Pluton is longer at 7.64 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and Pluton use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the Pluton uses Inertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or Pluton?
The Pluton entered service first in 1974, 17 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.