P230 Designer: SNPE. Developed in: 1966. Gross Mass: 269,000 kg (593,000 lb). Empty Mass: 34,000 kg (74,000 lb). Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 6,472.300 kN (1,455,031 lbf). Thrust(sl): 5,861.300 kN (1,317,673 lbf). Isp: 286 sec. Isp (sea level): 259 sec. Burn time: 123 sec. Diameter: 3.00 m (9.80 ft). Length: 31.00 m (101.00 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: France. Status: In production. First Flight: 1996. Last Flight: 2005. Flown: 44. P230 used on Rocket Stages Used on stage: Ariane 5-0. on launch vehicle: Ariane 5G.                   Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2007 except where otherwise noted.

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