SpaceX · USA
JAXA / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Japan
| Falcon Heavy | Metric | H3 |
|---|---|---|
| 63,800 kg+287% | Payload to LEO | 16,500 kg |
| 26,700 kg+311% | Payload to GTO | 6,500 kg |
| 70 m+23% | Height | 57 m |
| ~$1,400/kg+293% | Cost per kg | ~$5,500/kg |
| 100%+33% | Success Rate | 75% |
| 2018+0% | First Flight | 2024 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | JAXA / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| USA | Country | Japan |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
7
Falcon Heavy wins
0
Tied
0
H3 wins
Falcon Heavy delivers 287% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon Heavy is more cost-effective at ~$1,400/kg vs ~$5,500/kg.
Falcon Heavy has a higher success rate (100% vs 75%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Falcon Heavy is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Falcon Heavy wins on more metrics (7 vs 0), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.