OTR-23 Oka vs RS-24 Yars

Overview

The OTR-23 Oka and the RS-24 Yars are both Ballistic missiles.

The RS-24 Yars has a range of 12,000 km — 30:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The OTR-23 Oka carries a 772 kg warhead vs 1200 kg for the RS-24 Yars. Launch weight is 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka vs 49,600 kg for the RS-24 Yars. The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance, while the RS-24 Yars relies on Inertial with Glonass.

The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in 450 units vs 210 for the RS-24 Yars. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 30 years before the RS-24 Yars (1980 vs 2010).

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
Russian intercontinental ballistic missile, entered service in 2010, using inertial guidance with Glonass.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer Votkinsk
Service year 2010
Number produced 210 units
Estimated unit price NA
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
Range 12,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 25.0
Weight 49,600 kg
Warhead 1200.0 kg
Length 22.50 m
Diameter 2000 mm
Guidance Inertial with Glonass
Warhead type Mirv warheads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the OTR-23 Oka or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the OTR-23 Oka or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 25.0 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the OTR-23 Oka or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars carries a larger warhead at 1,200 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the OTR-23 Oka or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is heavier at 49,600 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the OTR-23 Oka or RS-24 Yars?
The RS-24 Yars is longer at 22.50 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the OTR-23 Oka and RS-24 Yars use?
The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance while the RS-24 Yars uses Inertial with Glonass guidance.
Which entered service first, the OTR-23 Oka or RS-24 Yars?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 30 years before the RS-24 Yars which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OTR-23 Oka or RS-24 Yars?
The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 210 units of the RS-24 Yars.