SpaceX · USA
Roscosmos / Progress Rocket Space Centre · Russia
| Falcon Heavy | Metric | Soyuz-2 |
|---|---|---|
| 63,800 kg+678% | Payload to LEO | 8,200 kg |
| 26,700 kg+722% | Payload to GTO | 3,250 kg |
| 70 m+51% | Height | 46.3 m |
| ~$1,400/kg | Cost per kg | +>100%N/A |
| 100%+3% | Success Rate | 97% |
| 2018 | First Flight | +1%2004 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | Roscosmos / Progress Rocket Space Centre |
| USA | Country | Russia |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
5
Falcon Heavy wins
0
Tied
2
Soyuz-2 wins
Falcon Heavy delivers 678% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon Heavy has a higher success rate (100% vs 97%), 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.