Vinci (rocket engine)
European hydrolox rocket engine for upper stages under development / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vinci is a European Space Agency cryogenic liquid rocket engine under development as of 2020[update]. It is designed to power the new upper stage of Ariane 6.
Quick Facts Country of origin, Designer ...
Country of origin | France, European Union |
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Designer | ArianeGroup |
Manufacturer | ArianeGroup |
Application | Upper stage liquid rocket booster |
Predecessor | HM-7B |
Status | Under development |
Liquid-fuel engine | |
Propellant | LOX / LH2 |
Mixture ratio | 6.1 |
Cycle | Expander cycle |
Configuration | |
Chamber | 1 |
Nozzle ratio | 240 |
Performance | |
Thrust, vacuum | 180 kN (40,470 lbf) |
Chamber pressure | 6.08 MPa (60.8 bar) |
Specific impulse, vacuum | 457 s (4.48 km/s)[1] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3,22 m |
Diameter | 1.84 m |
Dry weight |
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