Ariane 5 ESC B
Class: Tug. Nation: Germany.

Upper stage / space tug - in production. New upper stage for Ariane 5.

New upper stage engine in development for ESC-B upper stage for Ariane 5. Restartable.

Length: 10.00 m (32.00 ft). Basic Diameter: 5.46 m (17.91 ft). Span: 5.46 m (17.91 ft). Mass: 27,500 kg (60,600 lb). Main Engine: Vinci. Main Engine Thrust: 153.900 kN (34,598 lbf). Main Engine Propellants: Lox/LH2. Main Engine Propellants: 24,100 kg (53,100 lb). Main Engine Isp: 467 sec.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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