Nodong I vs OTR-23 Oka
Overview
The Nodong I and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles.
The Nodong I has a range of 1,300 km — 3.2x 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).
| North Korean ballistic missile, entered service in 1998, utilizes inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Medium range ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | North Korean State Industry |
| Service year | 1998 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 1,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 7.0 |
| Weight | 16,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 16.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1360 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial |
| Warhead type | Conventional or 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 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.