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VULCAIN 2.1

Satellite Launch Vehicle Engine by ArianeGroup (4 more products)
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The VULCAIN 2.1 from ArianeGroup is a Satellite Launch Vehicle Engine with Height 3.6 m, Nozzle Outlet Diameter 2.1 m, Propellant Flow Rate 326 Kg/s, Specific Impulse 432 sec, Vacuum Thrust 1, 371 kN. More details for VULCAIN 2.1 can be seen below.

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    VULCAIN 2.1
  • Manufacturer
    ArianeGroup
  • Description
    The Vulcain 2.1 cryogenic engine provides a thrust of 135 metric tons in a vacuum

General Parameters

  • Height
    3.6 m
  • Nozzle Outlet Diameter
    2.1 m
  • Propellant
    Liquid Oxygen, LOX-LH2
  • Propellant Flow Rate
    326 Kg/s
  • Specific Impulse
    432 sec
  • Vacuum Thrust
    1, 371 kN

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