LGM-30 Minuteman III vs OTR-23 Oka
The LGM-30 Minuteman III and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a range of 14,000 km — 35:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a 1150 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 36,030 kg for the LGM-30 Minuteman III vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in 550 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service 10 years before the OTR-23 Oka (1970 vs 1980).
| American ICBM, entered service in 1970, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Service year | 1970 |
| Number produced | 550 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 million |
| Range | 14,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.0 |
| Weight | 36,030 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 1150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 18.30 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1680 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Nuclear |
| 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-30 Minuteman III or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has a longer range at 14,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III carries a larger warhead at 1,150 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is heavier at 36,030 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III is longer at 18.30 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the LGM-30 Minuteman III and OTR-23 Oka use?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III uses Inertial guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the OTR-23 Oka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the LGM-30 Minuteman III or OTR-23 Oka?
The LGM-30 Minuteman III has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 450 units of the OTR-23 Oka.