Vulcain
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| Nozzle ratio | 45. 1 |
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| Thrust (vac.) | 1,140 kN (256,300 lbf) |
| Chamber pressure | 100 bars (1,500 psi) |
| Mixture ratio | 5. 3 |
| Propellant | Liquid oxygen |
| Liquid hydrogen | |
| Cycle | Gas generator |
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| ID | 2569542 |
About Vulcain
Vulcain is a family of European first stage rocket engines for Ariane 5 and the future Ariane 6. Its development began in 1988 and the first flight was completed in 1996. The updated version of the engine, Vulcain 2, was first successfully flown in 2005.
