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mgm-140a/b atacms (launched from m142 himars mrl and m270 mrl) (reported)

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mgm-140a/b atacms (launched from m142 himars mrl and m270 mrl) (reported)

The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS ) is an American short-range tactical ballistic missile. It is launched from the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), and the GMARS. Depending on the variant, it has a maximum range of up to 190 miles (300 km). ATACMS originated in the Joint Tactical Missile System (JTACMS) program, which began in 1980 to replace the MGM-52 Lance. After the United States Air Force withdrew from the program in 1984, the missile was redesignated the Army Tactical Missile System and its development continued under the U.S. Army. Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) later won the missile design contract, and ATACMS entered service in 1991, before evolving through several variants with different guidance systems, warheads, and ranges.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Introduced1991
StatusIn service
Speed3,700 km/h
Range165 km

History

Developed by Lockheed Martin in the United States, these variants entered service in 1991 and have been widely deployed in various operational contexts.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Ukraine1confirmed

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