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| Specification | Ariane 42L Aérospatiale × remove | Tsiklon-2 Yuzhnoye Design Bureau × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 13 | 105 | 100 |
| Success rate | 100% | 98.1% | 99% |
| Thrust | 4,600 kN | 2,366 kN | 2,962 kN |
| Height | 55.6 m | 39.7 m | 38.3 m |
| Diameter | 3.8 m | 3 m | 3.35 m |
| Launch mass | 367 t | 182 t | 232 t |
| LEO capacity | 7,000 kg | 2,820 kg | 3,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | 3,590 kg | — | 0 kg |
| Launch cost | — | $12M | $30M |
| Reusable | No | No | No |
| Stages | 2 | 3 | 2 |