Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS vs MBDA Storm Shadow
Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS and MBDA Storm Shadow are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The MBDA Storm Shadow leads on range (560 vs 300 km).
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 Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS
Wins 3/6 |  MBDA Storm Shadow
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 3 Mach ✓ | 0.8 Mach |
| Range (km) | 300 km | 560 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 227 kg | 450 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 3.98 m | 5.1 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 1,673 kg | 1,300 kg |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $1,500,000 ✓ | $3,000,000 |
| Units built | 4,000 ✓ | 3,000 |
| Operator countries | 6 | 8 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The MBDA Storm Shadow has the longest range at 560 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Is the Lockheed Martin MGM-140 ATACMS better than the MBDA Storm Shadow? +
On the public specs we track, the MBDA Storm Shadow leads on 1 of 1 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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