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
Ex-USSR tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1989, uses inertial and passive radar guidance.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer KBM
Service year 1989
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $0.3 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.