M-39 ATACMS vs Sejjil

Overview

The M-39 ATACMS and the Sejjil are both Ballistic missiles.

The Sejjil has a range of 2,000 km — 6.7x the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 16,000 km/h for the Sejjil. The M-39 ATACMS carries a 214 kg warhead vs 1500 kg for the Sejjil. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 22,500 kg for the Sejjil.

Unit cost is $1.7M for the M-39 ATACMS vs $0.5M for the Sejjil. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 23 years before the Sejjil (1991 vs 2014).

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
Iranian ballistic missile, entered service in 2014, with a 2,500 km range.
Origin 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Ballistic
Type Medium Range Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer Iran
Service year 2014
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $0.5 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 2,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 13.1
Weight 22,500 kg
Warhead 1500.0 kg
Length 18.20 m
Diameter 1250 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or Sejjil?
The Sejjil has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or Sejjil?
The Sejjil is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 13.1 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or Sejjil?
The Sejjil carries a larger warhead at 1,500 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or Sejjil?
The Sejjil is heavier at 22,500 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or Sejjil?
The Sejjil is longer at 18.20 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or Sejjil?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 23 years before the Sejjil which entered service in 2014.