OTR-23 Oka vs 9K720 Iskander
The OTR-23 Oka and the 9K720 Iskander are both Ballistic missiles. Range is 400 km for the OTR-23 Oka vs 500 km for the 9K720 Iskander. The OTR-23 Oka carries a 772 kg warhead vs 710 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. Launch weight is 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka vs 4,615 kg for the 9K720 Iskander. The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance, while the 9K720 Iskander relies on Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS. The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in 450 units vs 900 for the 9K720 Iskander. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 26 years before the 9K720 Iskander (1980 vs 2006).
| Soviet tactical ballistic missile, 500 km range, uses active radar homing for increased accuracy. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Tactical ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | KBM |
| Service year | 1980 |
| Number produced | 450 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 400.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | NA |
| Weight | 4,360 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 772.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.32 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 890 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial with active radar homing |
| Warhead type | Conventional or Fragmentation or Nuclear |
| Range | 500.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.9 |
| Weight | 4,615 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 710.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 7.30 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 920 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS |
| Warhead type | Thermonuclear weapon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the OTR-23 Oka or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has a longer range at 500 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the OTR-23 Oka or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.9 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the OTR-23 Oka or 9K720 Iskander?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 710 kg.
Which is heavier, the OTR-23 Oka or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander is heavier at 4,615 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the OTR-23 Oka or 9K720 Iskander?
The OTR-23 Oka is longer at 7.32 meters compared to the 9K720 Iskander's 7.30 meters.
What guidance systems do the OTR-23 Oka and 9K720 Iskander use?
The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance while the 9K720 Iskander uses Inertial guidance, optical, GPS / GLONASS guidance.
Which entered service first, the OTR-23 Oka or 9K720 Iskander?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 26 years before the 9K720 Iskander which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OTR-23 Oka or 9K720 Iskander?
The 9K720 Iskander has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 450 units of the OTR-23 Oka.