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.

Range

300 km

Combat weight

1,673 kg

💲 Approximate US Army unit procurement cost

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

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 300 km

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.: 227 kg

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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

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 4,000

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 6

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Specifications compiled from public Lockheed Martin and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

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.