China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Long March 3B/E
B/E

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Overview
/01The 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
/0256.3 m
Length
3.35 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
5924 kN
Liftoff Thrust
12000 kg
LEO Capacity
5500 kg
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/0376
Total Launches
74
Successful
2
Failed
97.4%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes