Launcher Versions
As of 2006, SpaceX has stated that the Falcon 5 is merely a Falcon 9 missing four engines. Since SpaceX was focusing on the Falcon 9 in the latter part of the decade, any development that was included in that series also applies to the Falcon 5, with the obvious omission of four engines and lifting ability.
| Version | Falcon 5 (cancelled) |
|---|---|
| Stage 0 | — |
| Stage 1 | 5 × Merlin 1C |
| Stage 2 | 1 × Merlin 1C |
| Height (max; m) |
47 |
| Diameter (m) |
3.6 |
| Initial thrust (kN) |
1,890 |
| Takeoff weight (tonnes) |
154.5 |
| Fairing diameter (Inner; m) |
3.6 or 5.2 (large fairing) |
| Payload (LEO; kg) |
4,100 |
| Payload (GTO; kg) |
1,050 |
| Price (Mil. USD) |
18 |
| minimal Price/kg (LEO; USD) |
4,390 |
| minimal Price/kg (GTO; USD) |
17,143 |
| Success ratio (successful/total) |
— |
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