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ChangZheng 2C

ChangZheng 2C

Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 2C
Designation
ChangZheng 2C
Alternate Designation
CZ-2C, Long March 2C
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
CALT
Date of Introduction
1983
Description

The ChangZheng 2C, also known as the CZ-2C or Long March 2C (LM-2C) in the West, is a space launch vehicle capable of carrying payloads of 3+ tons to Low Earth Orbits (LEO). The first launch of the 1-core CZ-2C rocket was carried out in 1982.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Active
Also Known As CZ-2C, Long March 2C
Origin China
Contractor CALT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1983
First Flight 1982
Total Production 76
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 2
Dimensions — Height 42 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter 3.4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight 233 ton
Mass — Payload to GTO 1,250 kilogram
Mass — Payload to LEO 3,800 kilogram
Mass — Payload to SSO 1,900 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1 ChangZheng 2C
Variant 2 ChangZheng 2D
Variant 3 ChangZheng 2F
Details
Country of Origin China
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
3.4 m
Height
42 m
Weight
233000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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