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ChangZheng 3B

ChangZheng 3B

Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 3B
Designation
ChangZheng 3B
Alternate Designation
CZ-3B, Long March 3B
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
CALT
Date of Introduction
1996
Description

The ChangZheng 3B, also known as the CZ-3B or Long March 3B (LM-3B) in the West, is a heavy space launch vehicle capable of carrying payloads of 11+ tons to Low Earth Orbits (LEO). The first launch of the 5-core CZ-3B rocket was carried out in 1996.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Active
Also Known As CZ-3B, Long March 3B
Origin China
Contractor CALT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) February 14, 1996
First Flight February 14, 1996
Total Production 96
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 4
Dimensions — Height 56.3 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter 3.4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight 458 ton
Mass — Payload to GEO 2,000 kilogram
Mass — Payload to GTO 5,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload to LEO 11,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload to SSO 7,100 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1 ChangZheng 3B
Variant 2 ChangZheng 3C
Details
Country of Origin China
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
3.4 m
Height
56.3 m
Weight
458000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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