SpaceX · USA
Khrunichev / Roscosmos · Russia
| Falcon Heavy | Metric | Proton-M |
|---|---|---|
| 63,800 kg+185% | Payload to LEO | 22,400 kg |
| 26,700 kg+324% | Payload to GTO | 6,290 kg |
| 70 m+20% | Height | 58.2 m |
| ~$1,400/kg | Cost per kg | +>100%N/A |
| 100%+10% | Success Rate | ~91% |
| 2018 | First Flight | +1%2001 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | Khrunichev / Roscosmos |
| USA | Country | Russia |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
5
Falcon Heavy wins
0
Tied
2
Proton-M wins
Falcon Heavy delivers 185% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon Heavy has a higher success rate (100% vs ~91%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Falcon Heavy is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Falcon Heavy wins on more metrics (5 vs 2), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.