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Know more about world's largest rocket Delta 4 Heavy

New Delhi: Delta 4 heavy was developed in partnership with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program, the Delta IV family of launch vehicles combines design simplicity, manufacturing efficiency, and streamlined

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: November 07, 2014 11:12 IST



Delta IV is comprises of  RS-68 engine which is designed and manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. The throttleable RS-68 engine is the largest existing hydrogen-burning engine.

Delta IV vehicles can launch payloads weighing from 4,300 kg (9,480 lb) to 12,980 kg (28,620 lb) to GTO, and can lift over 23,000 kg (50,000 lbs.) to LEO.

 

 

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