Arianespace Vulcain engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:check_in_time 600 seconds
gptkbp:combustor_type staged combustion
gptkbp:control_system digital control system
gptkbp:cooling_system film cooling
gptkbp:design 15 years
gptkbp:development gptkb:Ariane_4
gptkb:1984
gptkbp:diameter 2.6 m
gptkbp:engine gptkb:European_Space_Agency
staged combustion cycle
influenced future rocket designs
controlled shutdown
ground test
advanced cryogenic technology
part of European space launch history
gptkbp:engine_configuration detailed specifications available
single engine
gptkbp:engine_power optimized for heavy payloads
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Vulcain_2.1
cryogenic engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:exhaust_system expander nozzle
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1996
gptkb:2019
gptkbp:flight_style 253
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid hydrogen
liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arianespace Vulcain engine
gptkbp:ignition_system pyrotechnic
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive testing program
gptkbp:launch_mass over 700 tons
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
gptkbp:length 4.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:number_of_rooms gptkb:1
180 bar
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operational_use commercial satellite launches
gptkbp:oxidation_states liquid oxygen
gptkbp:part_of Ariane family
gptkbp:propulsion 40:1
1200 k N
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vulcain_2
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:weight 3000 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AR1_rocket_engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6