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 |
| 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.