R36M / RS-20 vs OTR-23 Oka
The R36M / RS-20 and the OTR-23 Oka are both Ballistic missiles. The R36M / RS-20 has a range of 16,000 km — 40:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The R36M / RS-20 carries a 8800 kg warhead vs 772 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. Launch weight is 211,100 kg for the R36M / RS-20 vs 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka. The R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance, while the OTR-23 Oka relies on Inertial with active radar homing. The R36M / RS-20 has been produced in 308 units vs 450 for the OTR-23 Oka. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 8 years before the R36M / RS-20 (1980 vs 1988).
| Soviet ICBM, entering service in 1988, carries a warhead of 8800 kg. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) |
| Manufacturer | OKB-586 |
| Service year | 1988 |
| Number produced | 308 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7 million |
| Range | 16,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 22.9 |
| Weight | 211,100 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 8800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 32.77 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 3000 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, autonomous |
| Warhead type | 10 nuclear MIRV |
| 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 R36M / RS-20 or OTR-23 Oka?
The R36M / RS-20 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the R36M / RS-20 or OTR-23 Oka?
The R36M / RS-20 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 22.9 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the R36M / RS-20 or OTR-23 Oka?
The R36M / RS-20 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the R36M / RS-20 or OTR-23 Oka?
The R36M / RS-20 is heavier at 211,100 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the R36M / RS-20 or OTR-23 Oka?
The R36M / RS-20 is longer at 32.77 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the R36M / RS-20 and OTR-23 Oka use?
The R36M / RS-20 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance while the OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the R36M / RS-20 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 8 years before the R36M / RS-20 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the R36M / RS-20 or OTR-23 Oka?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 308 units of the R36M / RS-20.