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MGM-140 ATACMS
A surface-to-surface ballistic missile fired from the M270 MLRS and M142 HIMARS launchers, giving ground forces a long-range deep-strike capability against high-value targets. It has been supplied to Ukraine and used extensively against Russian rear-area targets since 2023.
In service since 1991 · 6 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01
300
km range
3
Mach
227
kg warhead
💲 ≈ $1,500,000 — Approximate US Army unit procurement cost
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Established · 6 operators
In service since 1991. Status: active · ~4,000 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Max speed (Mach)
Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.
- 3 Mach Stronger than 59% of missiles
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 300 km Stronger than 62% of missiles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Warhead
Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.
- 227 kg Stronger than 56% of missiles
- Warhead type
Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.
- Unitary blast-fragmentation or submunitions (M74 APAM)
- Guidance
How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.
- Inertial navigation, GPS-aided
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 3.98 m
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 1,673 kg
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Solid-fuel rocket
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $1,500,000 Stronger than 43% of missiles
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 4,000 Stronger than 60% of missiles
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 6 Stronger than 59% of missiles
Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS? +
The Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS has a maximum range of 300 km.
How much does the Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS weigh? +
The Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS has a combat weight of 1,673 kg.
What is the Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS used for? +
The Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS is a missile typically used for deep strike.
How many countries operate the Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS? +
The Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS is operated by 6 countries.
How much does the Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS cost? +
The Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS has an approximate unit cost of 1,500,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.
