ABOUT GSLV MK II
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY
2,500 kg
TO GTO
5,513 lbs
LIFTOFF THRUST
7,420
KILONEWTONS
1,668,083
POUNDS-FORCE
~9,950
HORSEPOWER
DIMENSIONS
Height49 m (161 ft)
Diameter2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Launch Mass401 kg (884 lbs)
Stages3
Apogee40,000 km
SATELLITES DEPLOYED (2)
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