M-39 ATACMS vs OTR-21 Tochka
| 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 â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 â—‰ |
| Weight | 1,674 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 214.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 607 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance |
| Warhead type | 950 small bombs M-74 |
| Range | 70.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 â—‰ |
| Weight | 2,000 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 420.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 6.40 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 650 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, passive radar |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-21 Tochka?
The M-39 ATACMS has a longer range at 300 km compared to the OTR-21 Tochka's 70 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-21 Tochka?
The OTR-21 Tochka is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.3 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-21 Tochka?
The OTR-21 Tochka carries a larger warhead at 420 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-21 Tochka?
The OTR-21 Tochka is heavier at 2,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-21 Tochka?
The OTR-21 Tochka is longer at 6.40 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and OTR-21 Tochka use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the OTR-21 Tochka uses Inertial guidance, passive radar guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-21 Tochka?
The OTR-21 Tochka entered service first in 1989, 2 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.