Dongfeng DF-31 vs OTR-23 Oka
The Dongfeng DF-31 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-31 has a range of 11,200 km — 28:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a 1050 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 54,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-31 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 37 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 (1980 vs 2017).
| Chinese ICBM, entering service in 2017, uses astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Academy of Rocket Motors Technology |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 11,200.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 24.0 |
| Weight | 54,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1050.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2370 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou |
| Warhead type | Nuclear MIRV |
| 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-31 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-31 has a longer range at 11,200 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-31 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 24.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-31 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-31 carries a larger warhead at 1,050 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-31 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is heavier at 54,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-31 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-31 is longer at 21.60 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-31 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Dongfeng DF-31 uses Astro-inertial guidance with BeiDou guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-31 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 37 years before the Dongfeng DF-31 which entered service in 2017.