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Nodong I vs OTR-23 Oka

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Specifications
Nodong I OTR-23 Oka
Origin 🇰🇵 North Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Medium range ballistic missile Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer North Korean State Industry KBM
Service year 1998 1980
Number produced 300 units 450 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Range 1,300.0 km 400.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 7.0 NA
Weight 16,500 kg 4,360 kg
Warhead 800.0 kg 772.0 kg
Length 16.20 m 7.32 m
Diameter 1360 mm 890 mm
Guidance Inertial Inertial with active radar homing
Warhead type Conventional or Nuclear Conventional or Fragmentation or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
NODONG I 16.20 m OTR-23 OKA 7.32 m 1.75 m
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Overview

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

The Nodong I has a range of 1,300 km — 3.2:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The Nodong I carries a 800 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 16,500 kg for the Nodong I vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing.

The Nodong I has been produced in 300 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 18 years before the Nodong I (1980 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Nodong I or OTR-23 Oka?
The Nodong I has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the Nodong I or OTR-23 Oka?
The Nodong I is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 7.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Nodong I or OTR-23 Oka?
The Nodong I carries a larger warhead at 800 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the Nodong I or OTR-23 Oka?
The Nodong I is heavier at 16,500 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the Nodong I or OTR-23 Oka?
The Nodong I is longer at 16.20 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Nodong I and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Nodong I uses Inertial guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Nodong I or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 18 years before the Nodong I which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nodong I or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 300 units of the Nodong I.