ChangZheng 3B
ChangZheng 3B
Space Launch Systems
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
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002555
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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