Falcon Heavy vs Saturn V
Saturn V stands 110.6 m (363 ft), Falcon Heavy 70 m (230 ft). Saturn V can lift 140,000 kg to low Earth orbit, Falcon Heavy 63,800 kg. Falcon Heavy has flown 14 times (100% successful), and Saturn V has flown 13 times (92% successful).
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| Falcon Heavy | Saturn V | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 70 m (230 ft) | 110.6 m (363 ft) |
| Diameter | 12.2 m | 10.1 m |
| Payload to LEO | 63,800 kg | 140,000 kg |
| Launches | 14 | 13 |
| Success rate | 100% | 92% |
| First flight | 6 February 2018 | 9 November 1967 |
| Flown | 2018 to 2026 | 1967 to 1973 |
| Stages | 2 | 3 |
| Propellants | Kerosene / LOX | Kerosene / LOX, LH2 / LOX |
| Reusable | Boosters and first stage | None |
| Builder | SpaceX | Boeing / North American / Douglas |
| In the encyclopedia | Falcon Heavy | Saturn V |
