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
Russian submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1986, uses astroinertial guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Ballistic
Type Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Manufacturer Soviet State Industry
Service year 1986
Number produced -- 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.