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Falcon Heavy vs Delta IV M

RANKED BY PAYLOAD TO LOW EARTH ORBIT #7 VS #82 CHECKED 29 SEPT 2026
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Verdict

Falcon Heavy ranks #7 of 311 on Payload to low Earth orbit (63,800 kg); Delta IV M ranks #82 (8,600 kg).

Rank 07 of 311 · leads
Payload to low Earth orbit
63,800 kg
Launches13
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO26,700 kg
First flight06 Feb 2018
Height70 m
Liftoff thrust22,819 kN
Launch mass1,400 t
Launch cost$90,000,000
ReusableYes
StatusActive
Rank 82 of 311
Payload to low Earth orbit
8,600 kg
Launches3
Success rate100%
Payload to GTO3,900 kg
First flight11 Mar 2003
Height63 m
Liftoff thrust2,890 kN
Launch mass250 t
Launch cost$164,000,000
ReusableNo
StatusRetired
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