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).
| 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.