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Missile ForcesUnited States

MGM-140 ATACMS

Short-range ballistic missileIn serviceFielded 1986Pending verification

Also known as: Army Tactical Missile System, MGM-164, MGM-168

Missile ForcesUSA
MGM-140 ATACMS
Photo: US Army · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeShort-range ballistic missile
Alternative designationsArmy Tactical Missile System, MGM-164, MGM-168
Date of introduction1986
ProliferationAt least 7 countries
Dimensions and weight
Launch weight1,321–1,673 kg2,912–3,688 lbMed[1]
Length3.98 m13 ftMed[1]
Diameter0.61 m2 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
PropulsionSingle-stage solid propellantMed[1]
BasingRoad-mobile (M270, HIMARS)Med[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range300 km186 mi · 162 nmiBlock 1A; Block 1: 165 kmMed[1]
Payload160–560 kg353–1,235 lbMed[1]
WarheadHE, HE blast fragmentation, 300–950 submunitionsMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
ATACMS Block 1Area targets
Med[1]
Range
165 km103 mi · 89 nmi
Warhead
Submunitions (300–950)
ATACMS Block 1AExtended range
Med[1]
Range
300 km186 mi · 162 nmi
Payload
160–560 kg
Warhead
HE, blast fragmentation or submunitions
Summary

Single-stage, solid-propellant tactical ballistic missile fired from M270 MLRS and HIMARS launchers.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United StatesBahrainGreeceSouth KoreaTaiwanTürkiyeUnited Arab Emirates
Sources
  1. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), CSIS Missile Defense Project
    Published/updated 2024-04-23 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-10-03
Change log
  • 2026-10-03 Initial draft entry from cited open sources
  • 2026-10-03 Added payload options and capabilities
  • 2026-10-04 Added photo (Public domain)