United Launch Alliance

Delta IV Heavy

Heavy

Delta IV Heavy
Retired

Overview

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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, 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

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72 m

Length

5 m

Diameter

1 t

Launch Mass

8674 kN

Liftoff Thrust

28370 kg

LEO Capacity

14210 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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16

Total Launches

15

Successful

1

Failed

93.8%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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