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Zhuque-2 baseline configuration

The baseline Zhuque-2 was the original 49.5-metre configuration flown on Y1 through Y3. Four TQ-12 engines powered the first stage; the second stage used a TQ-12 main engine and a smaller TQ-11 vernier engine. The first flight failed, while Y2 and Y3 reached orbit before the program transitioned to Zhuque-2E.

Zhuque-2 baseline configuration
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ZQ-2 baselineZhuque-2 basic modelZhuque-2 Y1-Y3 configuration朱雀二号基本型
Family Name
Zhuque-2
Full Name
Zhuque-2 baseline configuration
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Baseline

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Description
The baseline Zhuque-2 was the original 49.5-metre configuration flown on Y1 through Y3. Four TQ-12 engines powered the first stage; the second stage used a TQ-12 main engine and a smaller TQ-11 vernier engine. The first flight failed, while Y2 and Y3 reached orbit before the program transitioned to Zhuque-2E.
Dimensions
Diameter
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Height
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First Flight Year
2,022
Last Flight Year
2,023
Manufacturer
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      4
      Placement
      core
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      upper
      Propulsion System
      Role
      upper-stage
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      upper
      Propulsion System
      Role
      upper-stage
Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass
…
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2
Strap On Boosters Count
0

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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 06:02:15 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 15:43:16 UTC