M-39 ATACMS vs RS-24 Yars
Overview
The M-39 ATACMS and the RS-24 Yars are both Ballistic missiles.
The RS-24 Yars has a range of 12,000 km — 40:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 30,625 km/h for the RS-24 Yars. The M-39 ATACMS carries a 214 kg warhead vs 1200 kg for the RS-24 Yars. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 49,600 kg for the RS-24 Yars. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the RS-24 Yars relies on Inertial with Glonass.
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in 3,700 units vs 210 for the RS-24 Yars. The M-39 ATACMS entered service 19 years before the RS-24 Yars (1991 vs 2010).
| 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 | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 49,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial with Glonass |
| Warhead type | Mirv warheads |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.0 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and RS-24 Yars use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or RS-24 Yars?
The M-39 ATACMS entered service first in 1991, 19 years before the RS-24 Yars which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-39 ATACMS or RS-24 Yars?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 210 units of the RS-24 Yars.