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Ariane 5
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 | New Generation LVs
From left: 3 versions of Atlas 5, 5 versions of Delta 4, 3 versions of Chinese NGLV, Ariane 5. Vertical scale is 10 m intervals.
Credit - © Mark Wade
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Ariane 5 FLS
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Partially reusable concept using Ariane 5 core with twin reusable flyback boosters....more.
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Ariane 5 RRL
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Partially reusable concept using Ariane 5 core with flyback booster stages with Russian engines (RD-120 or RD-701)....more.
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Ariane 5 VTVL
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Partially reusable concept using Ariane 5 core with vertical takeoff, vertical landing boosters....more.
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Ariane 5G
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Completely new design, with a single-engine Lox/LH2 core stage flanked by two solid rocket boosters. Preparatory work began in 1984. Full scale development began...more.
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Ariane 5 EC-A
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First version of the evolved Ariane 5. The solid booster motors have the propellant load increased by 2.43 tonnes while the case was now welded, for a weight saving...more.
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Ariane 5 V
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Version of the evolved Ariane 5 using a version of the EPS storable propellant stage instead of a new Lox/LH2 stage. Result is a payload to GTO of 8 tonnes. The...more.
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Ariane 5 EC-B
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The ultimate evolved Ariane 5 funded as of the end of the millenium. A larger Lox/LH2 upper stage using the Vinci motor in place of the HM7B. The core remains the...more.
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