M-39 ATACMS vs R-36
Overview
The M-39 ATACMS and the R-36 are both Ballistic missiles.
The R-36 has a range of 16,000 km — 53:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 28,000 km/h for the R-36. The M-39 ATACMS carries a 214 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R-36. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 209,600 kg for the R-36. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the R-36 relies on Inertial, autonomous.
Unit cost is $1.7M for the M-39 ATACMS vs $7M for the R-36. The R-36 entered service 3 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1988 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 | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 ◉ |
| Weight | 209,600 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 34.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3050 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or R-36?
The R-36 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or R-36?
The R-36 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or R-36?
The R-36 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or R-36?
The R-36 is heavier at 209,600 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or R-36?
The R-36 is longer at 34.50 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and R-36 use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the R-36 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or R-36?
The R-36 entered service first in 1988, 3 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.