Dongfeng DF-15 vs OTR-23 Oka
The Dongfeng DF-15 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 700 km for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 400 km for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-15 carries a 500 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 6,200 kg for the Dongfeng DF-15 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The Dongfeng DF-15 has been produced in 355 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 10 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 (1980 vs 1990).
| Chinese short-range ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, guided by inertial and GPS systems. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Short-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 355 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 700.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 6.0 |
| Weight | 6,200 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 500.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 9.10 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 1000 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker |
| Warhead type | Deep-penetration warhead |
| Range | 400.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 4,360 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 772.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.32 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 890 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial with active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Conventional or Fragmentation or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Dongfeng DF-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-15 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 6.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the Dongfeng DF-15's 500 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is heavier at 6,200 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-15 is longer at 9.10 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-15 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Dongfeng DF-15 uses Inertial, GPS, terminal radar, active radar seeker guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 10 years before the Dongfeng DF-15 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 355 units of the Dongfeng DF-15.