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ARIANE 62 IN-DEPTH

Ariane 6 was designed to be versatile, modular and competitive, leveraging:

  • State-of-the-art technologues and cutting-edge expertise from European industry
  • Production costs that are 40-50% lower than those for its Ariane 5 predecessor
  • Implementation of new industrial processes and innovative manufacturing technologies (3D printing, friction-stir welding, laser surface treatment, etc.)
Lower Liquid propulsion Module (LLPM)
Vulcain 2.1 engine

Lower Liquid propulsion Module (LLPM)

Lower Liquid propulsion Module (LLPM)

Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland

The Lower Liquid Propulsion Module (LLPM), with a diameter of 5.4 m, is the first stage of Ariane 6. With lower manufacturing cost, the LLPM is powered by the Vulcain 2.1 engine.

Vulcain 2.1 engine

Vulcain 2.1 engine

France

The Vulcain 2.1 engine is part of the Lower Liquid propulsion Module (LLPM) and provide the thrust. This cryogenic engine offers a thrust of 135 tons in the vacuum during the first eight minutes of the flight. The Vulcain 2.1 engine is derived from the original Ariane 5 launcher’s Vulcain 2 engine.