MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
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Basic Information
Name
MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS)
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1986
Description
The MGM-140/-164/-168 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is a series of short-range, road-mobile, solid-propellant fueled, surface-to-surface ballistic missiles developed in the United States. The missile first saw use during the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
165.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Basing
Road mobile, vehicle-based
Range
165 km (Block 1), 300 km (Block 1A)
Payload
Single warhead, 160-560 kg
Length
3.98 m
Diameter
0.61 m
LaunchWeight
1673 kg (Block 1), 1321 kg (Block 1A)
Warhead
HE, HE blast fragmentation, 300-950 submunitions
Status
Operational
InService
1986-Present
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Air > Close-Range Ballistic Missiles (CRBM) (50 km - 300 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/atacms/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.98 m
Width
0.61 m
Height
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Weight
1673 kg
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