MilitaryMGM-140A ATACMS
Missile Systemconfirmed
The MGM-140A ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) is a conventional, surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile. It is designed to be fired from the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1991 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 3,700 km/h |
| Range | 165 km |
| Weight | 1.67 t |
History
Developed by Lockheed Martin in the United States, it entered service in 1991 and saw extensive use in various conflicts.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | confirmed |
| South Korea | — | confirmed |
| Turkey | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — |
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