Delta L
| Status | Retired |
|---|---|
| Rocket family | Delta |
| Country | United States |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| Number of orbital launches | 2 |
| First launch | 1969-08-27 |
| Last launch | 1972-01-31 |
Launches by year:
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-01-31 | Vandenberg | Delta L | HEOS 2 | success | |
| 1969-08-27 | Cape Canaveral | Delta L | Pioneer E / TTS 3 | B | failure |
First stage hydraulics failure. A faulty valve led to a hydraulic leak. Vehicle destructed at T+383 seconds | |||||
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Delta L Base variant (Delta DSV-3L)
| First launch | 1969-08-27 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 3 |
| Boosters | 3 x Thiokol Castor TX-345-5 |
| Upper stage | FW-4D |
| Mass | 89.94 t |
| Height | 35 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 998 kg |
|---|
Used an FW-4D upper stage