ULA · USA
ULA · USA
| Atlas V | Metric | Vulcan Centaur |
|---|---|---|
| 18,850 kg | Payload to LEO | +44%27,200 kg |
| 8,900 kg | Payload to GTO | +62%14,400 kg |
| 58.3 m | Height | +6%61.6 m |
| N/A+>100% | Cost per kg | ~$5,500/kg |
| 100% | Success Rate | 100% |
| 2002+1% | First Flight | 2024 |
| No | Reusable | No |
| ULA | Company | ULA |
| USA | Country | USA |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
2
Atlas V wins
2
Tied
3
Vulcan Centaur wins
Vulcan Centaur delivers 44% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Overall, Vulcan Centaur wins on more metrics (3 vs 2), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.