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Delta IV Heavy

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The Delta IV Heavy (Delta 9250H) is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle, the largest type of the Delta IV family. It is the world's third highest-capacity launch vehicle in operation, behind NASA's Space Launch System and SpaceX's Falcon Heavy and closely followed by CASC's Long March 5.[4][5] It is manufactured by United Launch Alliance (ULA) and was first launched in 2004.[6] ULA will retire the Delta IV Heavy in 2024.[7] As of September 2022, two flights remain.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 9.9ft (3.0m)
  • Length 3.9ft (1.2m)
  • Height 40.2ft (12.3m)
  • Empty Weight 15,082lbs (6,841kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,609lbs (7,534kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 6.088
  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 25899

Parts

  • Number of Parts 22
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 230