SpaceX · USA
ULA · USA
| Falcon Heavy | Metric | Vulcan Centaur |
|---|---|---|
| 63,800 kg+135% | Payload to LEO | 27,200 kg |
| 26,700 kg+85% | Payload to GTO | 14,400 kg |
| 70 m+14% | Height | 61.6 m |
| ~$1,400/kg+293% | Cost per kg | ~$5,500/kg |
| 100% | Success Rate | 100% |
| 2018+0% | First Flight | 2024 |
| Yes | Reusable | No |
| SpaceX | Company | ULA |
| USA | Country | USA |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
6
Falcon Heavy wins
1
Tied
0
Vulcan Centaur wins
Falcon Heavy delivers 135% 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 is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Falcon Heavy wins on more metrics (6 vs 0), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.