CASC / CALT · China
SpaceX · USA
| Long March 5 | Metric | Falcon 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 25,000 kg+10% | Payload to LEO | 22,800 kg |
| 14,000 kg+69% | Payload to GTO | 8,300 kg |
| 56.97 m | Height | +23%70 m |
| N/A+>100% | Cost per kg | ~$2,720/kg |
| 94.1% | Success Rate | +6%99.5% |
| 2016 | First Flight | +0%2010 |
| No | Reusable | Yes |
| CASC / CALT | Company | SpaceX |
| China | Country | USA |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
Payload to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
3
Long March 5 wins
0
Tied
4
Falcon 9 wins
Long March 5 delivers 10% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon 9 has a higher success rate (99.5% vs 94.1%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Falcon 9 is reusable, which can significantly reduce long-term launch costs.
Overall, Falcon 9 wins on more metrics (4 vs 3), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.