Falcon Heavy vs Long March 5
Falcon Heavy stands 70 m (230 ft), Long March 5 57 m (187 ft). Falcon Heavy can lift 63,800 kg to low Earth orbit, Long March 5 25,000 kg. Falcon Heavy has flown 14 times (100% successful), and Long March 5 has flown 11 times (91% successful).
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| Falcon Heavy | Long March 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 70 m (230 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Diameter | 12.2 m | 5 m |
| Payload to LEO | 63,800 kg | 25,000 kg |
| Launches | 14 | 11 |
| Success rate | 100% | 91% |
| First flight | 6 February 2018 | 3 November 2016 |
| Flown | 2018 to 2026 | 2016 to 2026 |
| Stages | 2 | 2 |
| Propellants | Kerosene / LOX | Kerosene / LOX, LH2 / LOX |
| Reusable | Boosters and first stage | None |
| Builder | SpaceX | CASC |
| In the encyclopedia | Falcon Heavy | Long March 5 |
