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Heavy-lift launch vehicle

A heavy-lift launch vehicle is an orbital launch vehicle capable of generating a large amount of lift to reach its intended orbit. Heavy-lift launch vehicles generally are capable of lifting payloads between 20,000 to 50,000 kg or between 20,000... Wikipedia
Built: 1966–
Capacity: 20–50 metric tons (NASA); 20–100 metric tons (Russia)
Propulsion: Various liquid-fueled engines and solid motors