China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Long March 3B/E

B/E

Long March 3B/E
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Overview

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The Long March 3B / E (G2) (CZ-3B / E) is one of the most successful medium-range launchers and the strongest variant of the CZ-3 series. It was specially developed for the transport of heavy communications satellites into a geostationary transfer orbit. The additional designation "E" stands for a higher payload fairing, stretched boosters and extended fuel tanks at the first stage, over the CZ-3B.

Manufacturer

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

Variant

B/E

Alias

CZ-3B/E

Maiden Flight

May 13, 2007

Technical Specifications

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56.3 m

Length

3.35 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

5924 kN

Liftoff Thrust

12000 kg

LEO Capacity

5500 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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76

Total Launches

74

Successful

2

Failed

97.4%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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