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Long March 3B/E
78
Flights
76
Successes
97%
Success Rate
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.
78
Total Launches
76
Successful
2
Failed
0
Upcoming
— Specifications
Height
56.3 m
Diameter
3.35 m
Launch Mass
456 t
Stages
3
Thrust
5,924 kN
Payload to LEO
12,000 kg
Payload to GTO
5,500 kg
Maiden Flight
2007
Fastest Turnaround
15d