Pluton vs OTR-23 Oka

Overview

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

The OTR-23 Oka has a range of 400 km β€” 3.3x the Pluton's 120 km. Launch weight is 2,350 kg for the Pluton vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The Pluton uses Inertial guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing.

The Pluton entered service 6 years before the OTR-23 Oka (1974 vs 1980).

French tactical ballistic missile, entered service in 1974, utilizing inertial guidance.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer AΓ©rospatiale
Service year 1974
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet tactical ballistic missile, 500 km range, uses active radar homing for increased accuracy.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer KBM
Service year 1980
Number produced 450 units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 120.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed Mach 3.2
Weight 2,350 kg β—‰
Warhead -- kg
Length 7.64 m β—‰
Diameter 550 mm β—‰
Guidance Inertial
Warhead type Nuclear
Range 400.0 km β—‰
Maximum speed NA
Weight 4,360 kg β—‰
Warhead 772.0 kg
Length 7.32 m β—‰
Diameter 890 mm β—‰
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 Pluton or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has a longer range at 400 km compared to the Pluton's 120 km.
Which is faster, the Pluton or OTR-23 Oka?
The Pluton is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.2 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Pluton or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the Pluton's 0 kg.
Which is heavier, the Pluton or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka is heavier at 4,360 kg compared to the Pluton's 2,350 kg.
Which is longer, the Pluton or OTR-23 Oka?
The Pluton is longer at 7.64 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the Pluton and OTR-23 Oka use?
The Pluton uses Inertial guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Pluton or OTR-23 Oka?
The Pluton entered service first in 1974, 6 years before the OTR-23 Oka which entered service in 1980.