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Dongfeng DF-4 vs OTR-23 Oka

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Specifications
Dongfeng DF-4 OTR-23 Oka
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Factory 211 (Capital Astronautics Co.) KBM
Service year 1975 1980
Number produced -- units 450 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 5,500.0 km 400.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 18.0 NA
Weight 82,000 kg 4,360 kg
Warhead 2190.0 kg 772.0 kg
Length 28.05 m 7.32 m
Diameter 2250 mm 890 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance Inertial with active radar homing
Warhead type Nuclear Conventional or Fragmentation or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
DONGFENG DF-4 28.05 m OTR-23 OKA 7.32 m 1.75 m
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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).

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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.