Dongfeng DF-4 vs OTR-23 Oka
Overview
The Dongfeng DF-4 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles.
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a range of 5,500 km — 14:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a 2190 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 82,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-4 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing.
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service 5 years before the OTR-23 Oka (1975 vs 1980).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 1975, using astro-inertial guidance systems. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 5,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 18.0 |
| Weight | 82,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2190.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 28.05 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-4 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-4 has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-4 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 18.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-4 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-4 carries a larger warhead at 2,190 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-4 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is heavier at 82,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-4 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-4 is longer at 28.05 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-4 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Dongfeng DF-4 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-4 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-4 entered service first in 1975, 5 years before the OTR-23 Oka which entered service in 1980.