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Model: Ariane H8. Gross Mass: 9,687 kg (21,356 lb). Empty Mass: 1,457 kg (3,212 lb). Thrust (vac): 61.674 kN (13,865 lbf). Isp: 443 sec. Burn time: 563 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Span: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Length: 10.23 m (33.56 ft). Country: Germany. No Engines: 1. Motor: HM7-A. Status: Out of production. Cost $ : 11.600 million. First Flight: 1973. Last Flight: 1986. No Launched: 25. No Failed: 1. Other designations: H- 8.

High energy upper stage for Ariane booster series.

Model: Ariane H10. Gross Mass: 12,000 kg (26,000 lb). Empty Mass: 1,600 kg (3,500 lb). Thrust (vac): 62.703 kN (14,096 lbf). Isp: 446 sec. Burn time: 731 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Span: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Length: 11.53 m (37.82 ft). Country: Germany. No Engines: 1. Motor: HM7-B. Status: Retired 2003. Cost $ : 12.000 million. First Flight: 1984. Last Flight: 2003. No Launched: 214. No Failed: 4. Other designations: H-10.

Model: Ariane H10+. Gross Mass: 12,800 kg (28,200 lb). Empty Mass: 1,740 kg (3,830 lb). Thrust (vac): 62.703 kN (14,096 lbf). Isp: 446 sec. Burn time: 750 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Span: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Length: 11.80 m (38.70 ft). Country: Germany. No Engines: 1. Motor: HM7-B. Status: Retired 1989. Cost $ : 12.000 million. First Flight: 1984. Last Flight: 1989. No Launched: 17. Other designations: H-10.

Model: Ariane H10-3. Gross Mass: 12,310 kg (27,130 lb). Empty Mass: 1,570 kg (3,460 lb). Thrust (vac): 62.703 kN (14,096 lbf). Isp: 446 sec. Burn time: 759 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Span: 2.66 m (8.72 ft). Length: 11.85 m (38.87 ft). Country: Germany. No Engines: 1. Motor: HM7-B. Status: Retired 2003. Cost $ : 12.000 million. First Flight: 1988. Last Flight: 2003. No Launched: 116. Other designations: H-10-3.

Model: Ariane 5 ESC A. Gross Mass: 16,500 kg (36,300 lb). Empty Mass: 2,100 kg (4,600 lb). Thrust (vac): 64.700 kN (14,545 lbf). Isp: 446 sec. Burn time: 960 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Diameter: 5.46 m (17.91 ft). Span: 5.46 m (17.91 ft). Length: 9.00 m (29.50 ft). Country: Germany. No Engines: 1. Motor: HM7-B. Status: Active. First Flight: 2002. Last Flight: 2007. No Launched: 26.

Uses engine and oxygen tank from Ariane 4 + new liquid hydrogen tank.

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