M-39 ATACMS vs R-29RM Shtil
Overview
The M-39 ATACMS and the R-29RM Shtil are both Ballistic missiles.
The R-29RM Shtil 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-29RM Shtil. The M-39 ATACMS carries a 214 kg warhead vs 2800 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 40,300 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the R-29RM Shtil relies on Astroinertial.
The R-29RM Shtil entered service 5 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1986 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 | 40,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astroinertial |
| Warhead type | 4 nuclear MIRV |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the M-39 ATACMS or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil 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-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil 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-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil carries a larger warhead at 2,800 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is heavier at 40,300 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is longer at 14.80 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and R-29RM Shtil use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the R-29RM Shtil uses Astroinertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil entered service first in 1986, 5 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.