United Launch Alliance
Delta IV Heavy
Heavy

Retired
Overview
/01The 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.
Manufacturer
United Launch Alliance
Variant
Heavy
Alias
N/A
Maiden Flight
December 21, 2004
Technical Specifications
/0272 m
Length
5 m
Diameter
1 t
Launch Mass
8674 kN
Liftoff Thrust
28370 kg
LEO Capacity
14210 kg
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/0316
Total Launches
15
Successful
1
Failed
93.8%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes