Falcon 9
Falcon 9 is a two-stage orbital rocket developed by SpaceX for launching satellites and crewed missions.
Also known as: Falcon 9 launch vehicle, SpaceX Falcon 9
How big is it?
70 m · overall launch-vehicle height
Overall launch-vehicle height · specified
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Falcon 9 vs Airbus A380: height comparison
The overall launch-vehicle height of a Falcon 9 is about 2.9 times the height of the Airbus A380.
Falcon 9 is a two-stage orbital rocket developed by SpaceX for launching satellites and crewed missions.
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body passenger aeroplane built for long-haul flights.
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Falcon 9
Overall launch-vehicle height: 70 m; specified.
SpaceX lists Falcon 9 as 70 m high, 3.7 m in diameter and approximately 549 t at launch. Configuration and payload alter liftoff mass; the complete stacked vehicle defines height.
The marked overall launch-vehicle height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Airbus A380
Height: 24.1 m; specified.
72.7 m overall length. Mass is the 575 tonne maximum-takeoff variant, not empty or everyday flying mass.
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Why we use 70 m
We compare the overall launch-vehicle height of a Falcon 9. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
SpaceX lists Falcon 9 as 70 m high, 3.7 m in diameter and approximately 549 t at launch. Configuration and payload alter liftoff mass; the complete stacked vehicle defines height.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 549.1 t | 540 t to 560 t | specified |
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