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ChangZheng 4B

ChangZheng 4B

Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 4B
Designation
ChangZheng 4B
Alternate Designation
CZ-4, CZ-4A, CZ-4B, Long March 4B
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
SAST
Date of Introduction
1999
Description

The ChangZheng 4, CZ-4 or Long March 4 in English, is a three-stage liquid propellant space launch vehicle family developed by the Shanghai Academy of Space Flight Technology (SAST) in support of the People's Republic of China (PRC) space program. The CZ-4 launcher was designed in the1980s to place satellites into polar and sun-synchronous orbits (SSO). The launch vehicle is based on the FengBao-1 two-stage rocket. The ChangZheng 2, 3 and 4 space launch vehicles are scheduled for replacement by the heavier ChangZheng 5 after 2014. The ChangZheng 4A made its first flight successfully on 7 September 1988. It is capable of delivering a 1,500 kg payload into Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The ChangZheng 4B was developed in the 1990s and made its first flight in 1999. It is capable of delivering a 2,200 kg payload into Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Active
Also Known As CZ-4, CZ-4A, CZ-4B, Long March 4B
Origin China
Contractor SAST
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1999
First Flight 1999
Total Production 48
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Stages 3
Dimensions — Height 45.6 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter 3.4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust 2,971 kN
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight 248 ton
Mass — Payload to GTO 1,500 kilogram
Mass — Payload to LEO 4,200 kilogram
Mass — Payload to SSO 2,200 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1 ChangZheng 4B
Variant 2 ChangZheng 4C
Details
Country of Origin China
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
3.4 m
Height
45.6 m
Weight
248000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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