Vulcain 2.1

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket engine
gptkbp:annualRidership over 50
gptkbp:application satellite launches
gptkbp:barrelLength 90 bar
gptkbp:built overcome during development
gptkbp:collaborations international space agencies
gptkbp:coolingSystem film cooling
gptkbp:design_feature modular design
gptkbp:developer ArianeGroup
gptkbp:documentType expanding nozzle
gptkbp:engine 1
based on previous models
published in reports
gptkbp:engineConfiguration single engine
gptkbp:engineType liquid rocket engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:firstFlight 1996
gptkbp:firstMatch 1994
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high efficiency
gptkbp:fuelType liquid oxygen
liquid hydrogen
staged combustion
pyrotechnic
gptkbp:future_plans upgraded versions
gptkbp:hasArea Vega
conducted_in_France
gptkbp:hasDepartment about 600 seconds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vulcain 2.1
gptkbp:inspiration high reliability
previous_Vulcain_engines
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Ariane_5_launch_vehicle
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Ariane_5_ECA
gptkbp:launchDate regular launches
gptkbp:launched heavy payloads to orbit
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
gptkbp:launchVehicle Ariane_family
gptkbp:legal_principle liquid propellant
gptkbp:manufacturer ArianeGroup
gptkbp:missions planned for upcoming years
gptkbp:modifications continuous upgrades
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:European_Space_Agency
active
cost-effective
provided_by_ESA
gptkbp:operationalHistory successful launches
gptkbp:partnerships with aerospace companies
gptkbp:performances available online
high thrust-to-weight ratio
long operational life
available in technical documents
optimized for heavy payloads
monitored during flights
gptkbp:produces 1986
gptkbp:propulsion yes
over 400
1300 kN
1300 kN at sea level
gptkbp:related_engine staged combustion cycle
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment ongoing improvements
gptkbp:safety_features redundant systems
gptkbp:succeededBy very high
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vulcain_2.1E
gptkbp:teamAchievements European_engineers
gptkbp:weight approximately 3,000 kg