M-39 ATACMS vs R-39
The M-39 ATACMS and the R-39 are both Ballistic missiles. The R-39 has a range of 8,300 km — 28:1 the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km. The M-39 ATACMS reaches 3,600 km/h vs 24,000 km/h for the R-39. The M-39 ATACMS carries a 214 kg warhead vs 2550 kg for the R-39. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 84,000 kg for the R-39. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the R-39 relies on Astro-inertial guidance. The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in 3,700 units vs 120 for the R-39. The R-39 entered service 8 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1983 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 | 8,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 ◉ |
| Weight | 84,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2550.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.10 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2400 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or R-39?
The R-39 has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or R-39?
The R-39 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the M-39 ATACMS's Mach 2.9.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or R-39?
The R-39 carries a larger warhead at 2,550 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or R-39?
The R-39 is heavier at 84,000 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or R-39?
The R-39 is longer at 16.10 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and R-39 use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the R-39 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or R-39?
The R-39 entered service first in 1983, 8 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-39 ATACMS or R-39?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 120 units of the R-39.