Successful first test of the Ariane 6 Vulcain 2.1 engine
The first hot firing of Ariane 6’s Vulcain 2.1 main engine was performed in January 2018 at the DLR German Aerospace Center test facility in Lampoldshausen, Germany.
The engine, developed by ArianeGroup, has a simplified and more robust nozzle, a gas generator made through additive manufacturing, and an oxygen heater for oxygen tank pressurisation. These features lower the cost of the engine and simplify manufacturing.
Credit: ArianeGroup
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I like that french rocket scientists wear chef hats
For more experience mute the music and watch the video with Apollo 440 – Raw power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY-sZaeZVcc
русафобы!
although ariane isnt as cool as space x. it is still a good thing that europe has its own rocket.
c'est un "open cycle", ou "close" cycle ? comme les RD-180 russes .?? merci
(( je pense voir les petites tuyères d'échappement des turbo-pompes sur les cotés non? = donc open cycle ))
But, But Spacex.
Looks like beautiful, clean engineering.
Should be investing more in skylon
*sees “new” engine that isn’t full flow staged combustion
*unsubscribed
What’s up with the small thrusters on the side?
Great test! Ariane 6 on the way!
What is that's two exhaust pipe on each side of the reactor ?
Can we have a clip of the test firing with actual engine sounds, without music?
Record the sound of this motor please.