ChangZheng 12
ChangZheng 12
Space Launch Systems
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 12
Designation
ChangZheng 12
Alternate Designation
CZ-12, Long March 12
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
CALT
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The ChangZheng 12, also known as the CZ-12 or Long March 12 (LM-12) in the West, is a space launch vehicle developed by China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT) and designed to carry payloads of 10 tons onto Low Earth Orbit (LEO) or six tons payloads into Sun Synchronous Orbits (SSO) at 700 kilometers of altitude. The CZ-12 is propelled by six liquid oxygen-kerosene-fueled engines with an overall height of 60 meters and 3.8 meters of diameter. The first launch is scheduled by June 2024.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Active
Also Known As
CZ-12, Long March 12
Origin
China
Contractor
CALT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
August 4, 2025
First Flight
November 30, 2024
Total Production
5
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages
2
Dimensions — Height
60 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
3.8 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust
5,000 kN
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
433 ton
Mass — Payload to LEO
10,000 kilogram
Mass — Payload to SSO
6,000 kilogram
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Rocket Engines: YF-100K (4)
Variants
Variant 1
ChangZheng 12
Variant 2
ChangZheng 12B
Details
Country of Origin
China
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004389
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
60 m
Width
3.8 m
Height
60 m
Weight
433000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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