Dongfeng DF-41 vs OTR-23 Oka
The Dongfeng DF-41 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-41 has a range of 15,000 km — 38:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Dongfeng DF-41 carries a 2500 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 80,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-41 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and 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-41 (1980 vs 2017).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 2017, has an estimated range of 15,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | ICBM |
| Manufacturer | China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 25.7 |
| Weight | 80,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 22.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2250 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, likely with stellar updates and 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-41 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-41 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-41 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.7 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-41 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-41 carries a larger warhead at 2,500 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-41 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is heavier at 80,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-41 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-41 is longer at 22.00 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-41 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Dongfeng DF-41 uses Inertial, likely with stellar updates and BeiDou guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-41 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 37 years before the Dongfeng DF-41 which entered service in 2017.