Dongfeng DF-5 vs OTR-23 Oka
The Dongfeng DF-5 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The Dongfeng DF-5 has a range of 12,000 km — 30:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a 10200 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 183,000 kg for the Dongfeng DF-5 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The Dongfeng DF-5 has been produced in 83 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 1 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 (1980 vs 1981).
| Chinese ICBM, entered service in 1981, utilizes inertial and on-board computer guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | Factory 211 |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | 83 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.0 |
| Weight | 183,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10200.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 32.60 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial and on-board computers |
| 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-5 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-5 has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Dongfeng DF-5 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Dongfeng DF-5 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-5 carries a larger warhead at 10,200 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Dongfeng DF-5 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is heavier at 183,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Dongfeng DF-5 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Dongfeng DF-5 is longer at 32.60 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Dongfeng DF-5 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Dongfeng DF-5 uses Inertial and on-board computers guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Dongfeng DF-5 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 1 years before the Dongfeng DF-5 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dongfeng DF-5 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 83 units of the Dongfeng DF-5.