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Atlas V 541 vs Tianlong-3
RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT
#39 VS #40
CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict
Atlas V 541 ranks #39 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (17,410 kg); Tianlong-3 ranks #40 (17,000 kg).
Rank 39 of 311 · leads
Payload to low Earth orbit
17,410 kg
Launches9
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO8,290 kg
First flight26 Nov 2011
Height60 m
Liftoff thrust—
Launch mass479 t
Launch cost$145,000,000
ReusableNo
StatusRetired
Rank 40 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
17,000 kg
Launches1
Success rate0%
Payload to GTO—
First flight03 Apr 2026
Height72 m
Liftoff thrust8,100 kN
Launch mass600 t
Launch cost—
ReusableYes
StatusActive
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Source The Space Devs — Launch Library 2
Last checked 29 Sept 2026