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| Specification | Thor Able III McDonnell Douglas × remove | Long March 2D China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation × remove | Tsiklon-3 Yuzhnoye Design Bureau × remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | 1 | 100 | 122 |
| Success rate | 100% | 99% | 94.3% |
| Thrust | 668 kN | 2,962 kN | 2,713 kN |
| Height | 27.4 m | 38.3 m | 39.27 m |
| Diameter | 2.44 m | 3.35 m | 3 m |
| Launch mass | 52 t | 232 t | 189 t |
| LEO capacity | — | 3,500 kg | 4,100 kg |
| GTO capacity | — | 0 kg | — |
| Launch cost | — | $30M | $15M |
| Reusable | No | No | No |
| Stages | 3 | 2 | 3 |