Ghauri vs OTR-23 Oka
The Ghauri and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The Ghauri has a range of 1,500 km — 3.8x the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Ghauri carries a 750 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 20,000 kg for the Ghauri vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The Ghauri has been produced in 30 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 23 years before the Ghauri (1980 vs 2003).
| Pakistani ballistic missile, entered service in 2003, manufactured by Kahuta Research Laboratories. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Kahuta Research Laboratories |
| Service year | 2003 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.3 |
| Weight | 20,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 750.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 15.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1350 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, Terminal |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear |
| 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 Ghauri or OTR-23 Oka?
The Ghauri has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Ghauri or OTR-23 Oka?
The Ghauri is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.3 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Ghauri or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the Ghauri's 750 kg.
Which is heavier, the Ghauri or OTR-23 Oka?
The Ghauri is heavier at 20,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Ghauri or OTR-23 Oka?
The Ghauri is longer at 15.85 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Ghauri and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Ghauri uses Inertial, Terminal guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Ghauri or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 23 years before the Ghauri which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ghauri or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 30 units of the Ghauri.