OTR-23 Oka vs R-36

Overview

The OTR-23 Oka and the R-36 are both Ballistic missiles.

The R-36 has a range of 16,000 km — 40:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The OTR-23 Oka carries a 772 kg warhead vs 8800 kg for the R-36. Launch weight is 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka vs 209,600 kg for the R-36. The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance, while the R-36 relies on Inertial, autonomous.

The OTR-23 Oka entered service 8 years before the R-36 (1980 vs 1988).

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
Soviet ICBM, entered service in 1988, with a range of 16,000 km.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)
Manufacturer OKB-586
Service year 1988
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $7 million
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 16,000.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 22.9
Weight 209,600 kg
Warhead 8800.0 kg
Length 34.50 m
Diameter 3050 mm
Guidance Inertial, autonomous
Warhead type 10 nuclear MIRV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the OTR-23 Oka or R-36?
The R-36 has a longer range at 16,000 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the OTR-23 Oka or R-36?
The R-36 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 OTR-23 Oka or R-36?
The R-36 carries a larger warhead at 8,800 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the OTR-23 Oka or R-36?
The R-36 is heavier at 209,600 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the OTR-23 Oka or R-36?
The R-36 is longer at 34.50 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the OTR-23 Oka and R-36 use?
The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance while the R-36 uses Inertial, autonomous guidance.
Which entered service first, the OTR-23 Oka or R-36?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 8 years before the R-36 which entered service in 1988.