M51 vs OTR-23 Oka

Overview

The M51 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles.

The M51 has a range of 10,000 km — 25:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. Launch weight is 52,000 kg for the M51 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing.

The OTR-23 Oka entered service 30 years before the M51 (1980 vs 2010).

M51

French SLBM, entering service in 2010, utilizes astro-inertial guidance.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Ballistic
Type Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
Manufacturer Ariane Group
Service year 2010
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $120 million
Soviet tactical ballistic missile, 500 km range, uses active radar homing for increased accuracy.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer KBM
Service year 1980
Number produced 450 units
Estimated unit price NA

M51

Range 10,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 25.2
Weight 52,000 kg
Warhead -- kg
Length 12.00 m
Diameter 2300 mm
Guidance Astro-inertial guidance
Warhead type Thermonuclear warheads
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 M51 or OTR-23 Oka?
The M51 has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the M51 or OTR-23 Oka?
The M51 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.2 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the M51 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the M51's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the M51 or OTR-23 Oka?
The M51 is heavier at 52,000 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the M51 or OTR-23 Oka?
The M51 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the M51 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The M51 uses Astro-inertial guidance guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the M51 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 30 years before the M51 which entered service in 2010.