Ariane 5-1
Gross Mass: 170,800 kg (376,500 lb). Empty Mass: 12,700 kg (27,900 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,114.000 kN (250,437 lbf). Isp: 430 sec. Burn time: 589 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 340 sec. Diameter: 5.46 m (17.91 ft). Span: 5.46 m (17.91 ft). Length: 30.50 m (100.00 ft). Country: France. No Engines: 1. Engine: Vulcain. Status: In production. Cost $ : 65.000 million. First Flight: 1996. Last Flight: 2005. No Launched: 22. Other designations: H155.

Chamber pressure 108 bar; expansion ratio 45.0; propellant mix ratio 5.3.


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