M-39 ATACMS vs OTR-23 Oka
The M-39 ATACMS and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 300 km for the M-39 ATACMS vs 400 km for the OTR-23 Oka. The M-39 ATACMS carries a 214 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 1,674 kg for the M-39 ATACMS vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in 3,700 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 11 years before the M-39 ATACMS (1980 vs 1991).
| American tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1991, using GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Loral / Vought |
| Service year | 1991 |
| Number produced | 3,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.7 million |
| Range | 300.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.9 |
| Weight | 1,674 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 214.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 607 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance |
| Warhead type | 950 small bombs M-74 |
| Range | 400.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 4,360 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 772.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.32 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 890 mm â—‰ |
| 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 M-39 ATACMS or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has a longer range at 400 km compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 300 km.
Which is faster, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-23 Oka?
The M-39 ATACMS is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.9 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 214 kg.
Which is heavier, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka is heavier at 4,360 kg compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 1,674 kg.
Which is longer, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka is longer at 7.32 meters compared to the M-39 ATACMS's 3.96 meters.
What guidance systems do the M-39 ATACMS and OTR-23 Oka use?
The M-39 ATACMS uses GPS-aided inertial navigation guidance guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 11 years before the M-39 ATACMS which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-39 ATACMS or OTR-23 Oka?
The M-39 ATACMS has been produced in greater numbers with 3,700 units compared to 450 units of the OTR-23 Oka.