Hwasong-15 vs OTR-23 Oka

The Hwasong-15 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-15 has a range of 13,000 km — 32:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Hwasong-15 carries a 1000 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 72,000 kg for the Hwasong-15 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 37 years before the Hwasong-15 (1980 vs 2017).

North Korean ICBM, first tested in 2017, can deliver a 1000 kg warhead.
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Manufacturer North Korea
Service year 2017
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet tactical ballistic missile, 500 km range, uses active radar homing for increased accuracy.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer KBM
Service year 1980
Number produced 450 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 13,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 15.1
Weight 72,000 kg
Warhead 1000.0 kg
Length 22.50 m
Diameter 2400 mm
Guidance --
Warhead type Nuclear weapon
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-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-15 has a longer range at 13,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 15.1 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-15 carries a larger warhead at 1,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-15 is heavier at 72,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-15 is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-15 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 37 years before the Hwasong-15 which entered service in 2017.