LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs OTR-23 Oka
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a range of 9,600 km — 24:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a 3600 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 87,750 kg for the LGM-118 Peacekeeper vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has been produced in 114 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 6 years before the LGM-118 Peacekeeper (1980 vs 1986).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1986, with a range of 14,000 km. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1986 |
| Number produced | 114 units |
| Estimated unit price | $70 million |
| Range | 9,600.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 |
| Weight | 87,750 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 3600.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 21.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2340 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | 12 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 LGM-118 Peacekeeper or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper carries a larger warhead at 3,600 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is heavier at 87,750 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper is longer at 21.80 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-118 Peacekeeper and OTR-23 Oka use?
The LGM-118 Peacekeeper uses Inertial guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 6 years before the LGM-118 Peacekeeper which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-118 Peacekeeper or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 114 units of the LGM-118 Peacekeeper.