Vulcain engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Ariane_5_ECA
gptkbp:check_in_time approximately 600 seconds
gptkbp:collaborator various aerospace companies
gptkbp:combustor_type staged combustion
gptkbp:control_system digital control system
gptkbp:cooling_system regenerative cooling
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:development 1990s
gptkbp:development_cost estimated at €1 billion
gptkbp:engine controlled shutdown
two igniters
collaboration with ESA
gptkbp:engine_configuration detailed technical specifications available
single nozzle
gptkbp:engine_power high efficiency
gptkbp:engine_type liquid bipropellant
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1996
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen
gptkbp:future_prospects influence on next-generation engines
gptkbp:historical_significance first European cryogenic engine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vulcain engine
gptkbp:ignition_system preburner ignition
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Vulcan_mythology
gptkbp:invention several patents filed
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive ground testing
DLR test facility
gptkbp:key_feature high thrust and efficiency
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
gptkbp:launched over 50 successful launches
gptkbp:legacy influenced future rocket designs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:nozzle_expansion_ratio 60:1
gptkbp:number_of_rooms one
180 bar
gptkbp:operational_history served from 1996 to 2019
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operational_use launching payloads into orbit
gptkbp:project over a decade of development
gptkbp:propulsion 40:1
1200 k N
gptkbp:publications numerous technical papers published
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Vulcain_2
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing improvements in technology
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vulcain_2
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:water_requirement 300 kg/s
600 kg/s
gptkbp:weight approximately 3,000 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ariane_5
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4