Vehicle / SINCE 2004

Delta IV Heavy

ABOUT

The Delta IV Heavy (Delta 9250H) is an expendable heavy-lift launch vehicle, the largest type of the Delta IV family, and is the world's second highest-capacity rocket in operation. It is manufactured by United Launch Alliance and was first launched in 2004.

SPECIFICATIONS 11
Length 72 m
Diameter 5 m
Launch Mass T 733
Leo Capacity 28,370 kg
Gto Capacity 14,210 kg
Thrust 8,674 kN
Launch Cost Usd 350,000,000
Reusable No
Total Launches 16
Successful Launches 15
Maiden Flight 2004-12-21