SpaceX · USA
ISRO · India
| Falcon Heavy | Metric | GSLV Mk III (LVM3) |
|---|---|---|
| 63,800 kg+538% | Payload to LEO | 10,000 kg |
| 26,700 kg+568% | Payload to GTO | 4,000 kg |
| 70 m+61% | Height | 43.43 m |
| ~$1,400/kg+221% | Cost per kg | ~$4,500/kg |
| 100% | Success Rate | 100% |
| 2018 | First Flight | +0%2017 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | ISRO |
| USA | Country | India |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
5
Falcon Heavy wins
1
Tied
1
GSLV Mk III (LVM3) wins
Falcon Heavy delivers 538% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon Heavy is more cost-effective at ~$1,400/kg vs ~$4,500/kg.
Falcon Heavy is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Falcon Heavy wins on more metrics (5 vs 1), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.