Vulcain 2

Overview

The LH2/LOX gas-generator core engine of Ariane 5 (and, as Vulcain 2.1, of the Ariane 6 core stage).

Components & hardware

Knowledge connections

• PowersAriane 5
• PowersAriane 6
• PowersAriane 5 core stage (EPC)
• Uses propellantLH2 / LOX

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

• ArianespaceArianespace SA

  Ariane and Vega launch-vehicle families — user's manuals and mission data.

• ESAEuropean Space Agency

  European missions, observatories, and space science imagery.