Hwasong-12 vs OTR-23 Oka
Overview
The Hwasong-12 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles.
The Hwasong-12 has a range of 4,500 km — 11:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Hwasong-12 carries a 650 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 24,700 kg for the Hwasong-12 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing.
The Hwasong-12 has been produced in 26 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 37 years before the Hwasong-12 (1980 vs 2017).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum range of 6,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intermediate-range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 4,500.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 17.0 |
| Weight | 24,700 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 650.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1500 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional; possibly nuclear-capable |
| 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 Hwasong-12 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-12 has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-12 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-12 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 17.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-12 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the Hwasong-12's 650 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-12 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-12 is heavier at 24,700 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-12 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-12 is longer at 16.50 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Hwasong-12 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Hwasong-12 uses Inertial guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-12 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 37 years before the Hwasong-12 which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-12 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 26 units of the Hwasong-12.