Long March 3B (CZ-3B)
CALT (China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology)
The Long March 3B is a three-stage launch vehicle with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, designed primarily for geostationary orbit missions. The enhanced CZ-3B/E variant delivers 5,500 kg to GTO and 11,500 kg to LEO. First flown in 1996, CZ-3B has become Chinas primary workhorse for launching commercial communications and navigation satellites.
Technical specifications
- GTO Capacity
- 5500
- LEO Capacity
- 11500
- Height
- 56.3
- Diameter
- 3.35
- Liftoff Mass
- 458970
- First Flight
- 1996
About
The Long March 3B is a three-stage launch vehicle with four strap-on liquid rocket boosters, designed primarily for geostationary orbit missions. The enhanced CZ-3B/E variant delivers 5,500 kg to GTO and 11,500 kg to LEO. First flown in 1996, CZ-3B has become Chinas primary workhorse for launching commercial communications and navigation satellites.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
