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LGM-30 Minuteman III vs OTR-23 Oka

LGM-30 Minuteman III vs OTR-23 Oka at a glance β€” range 14,000 vs 500 km, warhead 1,150 vs 772 kg, launch weight 36,030 vs 4,360 kg.

Specifications
LGM-30 Minuteman III OTR-23 Oka
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer Boeing KBM
Service year 1970 1980
Number produced 550 units 450 units
Estimated unit price $7 million NA
Range 14,000.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 22.8 NA
Weight 36,030 kg 4,360 kg
Warhead 1150.0 kg 772.0 kg
Length 18.30 m 7.32 m
Diameter 1680 mm 890 mm
Guidance Inertial Inertial with active radar homing
Warhead type Nuclear Conventional or Fragmentation or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
LGM-30 MINUTEMAN III 18.30 m OTR-23 OKA 7.32 m 1.75 m
Performance Radar Chart
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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 500 km.
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.