SpaceX · USA
SpaceX · USA
| Falcon 9 | Metric | Falcon Heavy |
|---|---|---|
| 22,800 kg | Payload to LEO | +180%63,800 kg |
| 8,300 kg | Payload to GTO | +222%26,700 kg |
| 70 m | Height | 70 m |
| ~$2,720/kg | Cost per kg | +94%~$1,400/kg |
| 99.5% | Success Rate | +1%100% |
| 2010+0% | First Flight | 2018 |
| Yes | Reusable | Yes |
| SpaceX | Company | SpaceX |
| USA | Country | USA |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
1
Falcon 9 wins
2
Tied
4
Falcon Heavy wins
Falcon Heavy delivers 180% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon Heavy is more cost-effective at ~$1,400/kg vs ~$2,720/kg.
Falcon Heavy has a higher success rate (100% vs 99.5%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Overall, Falcon Heavy wins on more metrics (4 vs 1), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.