OTR-23 Oka vs R-29RM Shtil
Overview
The OTR-23 Oka and the R-29RM Shtil are both Ballistic missiles.
The R-29RM Shtil has a range of 8,300 km — 21:1 the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km. The OTR-23 Oka carries a 772 kg warhead vs 2800 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. Launch weight is 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka vs 40,300 kg for the R-29RM Shtil. The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance, while the R-29RM Shtil relies on Astroinertial.
The OTR-23 Oka entered service 6 years before the R-29RM Shtil (1980 vs 1986).
| 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 | 8,300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 19.6 |
| Weight | 40,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 2800.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 14.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1900 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Astroinertial |
| Warhead type | 4 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the OTR-23 Oka or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil has a longer range at 8,300 km compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 400 km.
Which is faster, the OTR-23 Oka or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 19.6 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the OTR-23 Oka or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil carries a larger warhead at 2,800 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 772 kg.
Which is heavier, the OTR-23 Oka or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is heavier at 40,300 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the OTR-23 Oka or R-29RM Shtil?
The R-29RM Shtil is longer at 14.80 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the OTR-23 Oka and R-29RM Shtil use?
The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance while the R-29RM Shtil uses Astroinertial guidance.
Which entered service first, the OTR-23 Oka or R-29RM Shtil?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 6 years before the R-29RM Shtil which entered service in 1986.