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ChangZheng 2F

ChangZheng 2F

Space Launch Systems
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Basic Information
Name
ChangZheng 2F
Designation
ChangZheng 2F
Alternate Designation
CZ-2, CZ-2E, CZ-2F, CZ-2G, CZ-2H, Long March 2F
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
CALT
Date of Introduction
2000
Description

The Long March 2F or CZ-2F is a the current launch vehicle for the Chinese manned space flight program and is also designed to place heavy payloads into orbit. Its design is based partially on the CZ-2E rocket but with improved reliability which was the main issue of its predecessor. The two-stage, liquid propellant rocket is fitted with four strap-on boosters and is capable of lifting off a payload of 8,000 kg into LEO. The first launch of the CZ-2F rocket was carried out in November 1999 and is the carrier of the ShenZhou manned space exploration module. The CZ-2G and CZ-2H rockets are an evolution of the CZ-2F launch vehicle with a heavier payload capacity to support manned and unmanned space flights after 2010 such as ShenZhou spacecraft or Tiangong-1 space station module.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 3
Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Active
Also Known As CZ-2, CZ-2E, CZ-2F, CZ-2G, CZ-2H, Long March 2F
Origin China
Contractor CALT
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2000
First Flight November 1999
Total Production 22
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 3
Number of Stages 2
Dimensions — Height 62 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter 3.4 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight 464 ton
Mass — Payload to LEO 8,000 kilogram
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Cruise Missiles: Chinese Global Cruise Missile (1)
Item 2 Spaceships: Shenzhou (1)
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
62 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
62 m
Weight
464000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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