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| Specification | Atlas SLV-3 Burner-2 Convair × remove | Space Shuttle National Aeronautics and Space Administration × remove |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | 2 | 135 |
| Success rate | 50% | 98.5% |
| Thrust | 3,824 kN | 28,200 kN |
| Height | 21 m | 56.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.05 m | 8 m |
| Launch mass | 120 t | 2,030 t |
| LEO capacity | 800 kg | 27,500 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | — |
| Launch cost | — | $450M |
| Reusable | No | Yes |
| Stages | 2 | 2 |