ATACMS Missile Explained: The high-precision, dangerous weapon behind Russia's warning of nuclear war, its range is...
ATACMS is a supersonic tactical ballistic missile. It stands for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System
ATACMS Missile
Russia-Ukraine War: Russia has acknowledged that Ukraine attacked it with six ATACMS missiles, out of which five were intercepted by the Russian air defense system. This is the first time that Russia has accepted the attack on the country. But what exactly are these ATACMS and why has their use angered Russia so much that it has threatened nuclear war?
Manufactured by the United States of America, the ATACMS is a supersonic tactical ballistic missile that measures 13 feet in length. It stands for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System. This missile operates on solid propellant. With a diameter of 24 inches, it has a range of 300 km. The missile can be launched from two types of launch platforms.
All you need to know about ATACMS missiles:
- ATACMS missiles are manufactured by United States of America
- ATACMS is a supersonic tactical ballistic missile. It stands for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System
- Measuring 13 feet in length, this missile operates on solid propellant. With a diameter of 24 inches, it has a range of 300 km.
- ATACMS missiles can be launched using the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) or the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
- This missile is being used by the United States, Australia, South Korea, Morocco, Romania, Greece, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates.
- It is important to note that before the Russia-Ukraine war, it was used in the Gulf War and the Iraq War.
- Ukraine possesses several batteries of the MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).
- A standard ATACMS launcher carries six missiles. There are 11 variants of this system, designed for use in both land and naval warfare.
Weighing 1670 kg, this missile can reach a maximum altitude of 50 km. It advances towards its target at a speed of 3704 km/hr. It is equipped with heat fragmentation and penetration warheads.
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