Hwasong-17 vs OTR-23 Oka
The Hwasong-17 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The Hwasong-17 has a range of 15,000 km — 38:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Hwasong-17 carries a 3500 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 150,000 kg for the Hwasong-17 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Hwasong-17 has been produced in 12 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 40 years before the Hwasong-17 (1980 vs 2020).
| North Korean ICBM, entered service in 2020, with a maximum range of 15,000 kilometers. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental Ballistic Missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korea |
| Service year | 2020 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 15,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.2 |
| Weight | 150,000 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3500.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 26.00 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2900 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-17 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-17 has a longer range at 15,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Hwasong-17 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-17 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.2 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Hwasong-17 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-17 carries a larger warhead at 3,500 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Hwasong-17 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-17 is heavier at 150,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Hwasong-17 or OTR-23 Oka?
The Hwasong-17 is longer at 26.00 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hwasong-17 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 40 years before the Hwasong-17 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hwasong-17 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 12 units of the Hwasong-17.