Ariane 4
Ariane 4
Space Launch Systems
Basic Information
Name
Ariane 4
Designation
Ariane 4
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Arianespace
Date of Introduction
1988
Description
The Ariane 4 modular launch vehicle capitalized experience gained by Ariane 1-3 launchers. Six Ariane 4 versions were available to meet the requirements of many customers during the service life of this launch system between 1988 and 2003. Ariane 4 launch vehicles performed 116 launches carrying 182 payloads until their retirement. Using the flexible building block approach Ariane 4 was capable of carrying payloads weighing from 4,409 lb to 10,802 lb (2,000 kg to 4,900 kg) to GTO. It features a more powerful core launcher that can be equipped with solid and liquid propellant strap-on boosters depending on mission needs.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Retired - No Longer Operational
Origin
France
Contractor
Arianespace
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1988
Total Production
116
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Stages
3
Mass — Payload to GTO
4,900 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1
Ariane 1
Variant 2
Ariane 3
Variant 3
Ariane 2
Variant 4
Ariane 4
Variant 5
Ariane 5
Variant 6
Ariane 5 ME
Variant 7
Ariane 62
Variant 8
Ariane 64
Details
Country of Origin
France
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000229
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
France
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