Dongfeng DF-3 vs OTR-23 Oka
The Dongfeng DF-3 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-3 has a range of 5,000 km — 12:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a 2150 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 64,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-3 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The Dongfeng DF-3 has been produced in 110 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service 9 years before the OTR-23 Oka (1971 vs 1980).
| Chinese intermediate-range ballistic missile, entering service in 1971, uses astro-inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Chinese State Industry |
| Service year | 1971 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 5,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 16.3 |
| Weight | 64,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 24.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| Range | 400.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 4,360 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 772.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.32 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 890 mm ◉ |
| 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-3 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-3 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-3 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 16.3 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-3 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-3 carries a larger warhead at 2,150 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-3 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is heavier at 64,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-3 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-3 is longer at 24.00 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-3 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Dongfeng DF-3 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-3 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-3 entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the OTR-23 Oka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-3 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 110 units of the Dongfeng DF-3.