OTR-23 Oka vs Trident 2D5
The OTR-23 Oka and the Trident 2D5 are both Ballistic missiles. The Trident 2D5 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 175 kg for the Trident 2D5. Launch weight is 4,360 kg for the OTR-23 Oka vs 58,500 kg for the Trident 2D5. The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance, while the Trident 2D5 relies on MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. The OTR-23 Oka has been produced in 450 units vs 844 for the Trident 2D5. The OTR-23 Oka entered service 10 years before the Trident 2D5 (1980 vs 1990).
| 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 |
| American submarine-launched ballistic missile, entered service in 1990, utilizing MK 6 astro-inertial guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Ballistic |
| Type | Submarine-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Service year | 1990 |
| Number produced | 844 units |
| Estimated unit price | $85.5 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 | 12,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 23.7 |
| Weight | 58,500 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 175.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 13.41 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 2110 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | MK 6 astro-inertial guidance |
| Warhead type | 8 nuclear MIRV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the OTR-23 Oka or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 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 Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 23.7 compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 0 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the OTR-23 Oka or Trident 2D5?
The OTR-23 Oka carries a larger warhead at 772 kg compared to the Trident 2D5's 175 kg.
Which is heavier, the OTR-23 Oka or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is heavier at 58,500 kg compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 4,360 kg.
Which is longer, the OTR-23 Oka or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 is longer at 13.41 meters compared to the OTR-23 Oka's 7.32 meters.
What guidance systems do the OTR-23 Oka and Trident 2D5 use?
The OTR-23 Oka uses Inertial with active radar homing guidance while the Trident 2D5 uses MK 6 astro-inertial guidance guidance.
Which entered service first, the OTR-23 Oka or Trident 2D5?
The OTR-23 Oka entered service first in 1980, 10 years before the Trident 2D5 which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OTR-23 Oka or Trident 2D5?
The Trident 2D5 has been produced in greater numbers with 844 units compared to 450 units of the OTR-23 Oka.