Ariane 5 EAP
Gross Mass: 278,330 kg (613,610 lb). Empty Mass: 38,200 kg (84,200 lb). Thrust (vac): 6,470.000 kN (1,454,510 lbf). Isp: 275 sec. Burn time: 130 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 250 sec. Diameter: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Span: 3.05 m (10.00 ft). Length: 31.60 m (103.60 ft). Country: France. No Engines: 1. Engine: P241. Status: In development. First Flight: 2002. Last Flight: 2006. No Launched: 18. Other designations: P241.

Increased propellant loading (+2.43 tonnes), lighter welded case (-1.6 tonnes) compared to earlier versions.


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