Long March 8
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CALT
Height: 48 – 50.5 m
Diameter: 3.35 m
Payload to LEO: 8.1 tons
Total Mass: 356 tons (198 tons Core Alone; 371 tons CZ-8A)
Launch Sites: Wenchang
First Flight: December 22, 2020
Last Flight: Active
Total Launches: 3
Successful Launches: 3
Stage | Diameter | Fuel | Engine | Time | Thrust (Vac.) | ISP (SL / Vac.) | Mass / Empty Mass |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K2 Boosters (2 or 0) | 2.25 m | RP-1/LOX | 1 x YF-100 each | 1340 kN each. | 300 / 335 s | ||
1 (K3 Core) | 3.35 m | RP-1/LOX | 2 x YF-100 | 2680 kN | 300 / 335 s | ||
2 (CZ-8) | 3.0 m | LH2/LOX | 2 x YF-75 | 167.17 kN | ? / 438 s | ||
2 (CZ-8A) | 3.35 m | LH2/LOX | 2 x YF-75H | 200 kN | ? / 442.6 s |