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R36M / RS-20 vs OTR-23 Oka

R36M / RS-20 vs OTR-23 Oka at a glance — range 16,000 vs 500 km, warhead 8,800 vs 772 kg, launch weight 211,100 vs 4,360 kg.

Specifications
R36M / RS-20 OTR-23 Oka
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Tactical ballistic missile
Manufacturer OKB-586 KBM
Service year 1988 1980
Number produced 308 units 450 units
Estimated unit price $7 million NA
Range 16,000.0 km 500.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 22.7 NA
Weight 211,100 kg 4,360 kg
Warhead 8800.0 kg 772.0 kg
Length 32.20 m 7.32 m
Diameter 3000 mm 890 mm
Guidance Inertial, autonomous Inertial with active radar homing
Warhead type 10 nuclear MIRV Conventional or Fragmentation or Nuclear
Scale Comparison
R36M / RS-20 32.20 m OTR-23 OKA 7.32 m 1.75 m
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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 500 km.
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 32.20 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.