ARMSNET
Military Equipment Database
Initializing 0%

Ariane 3

Ariane 3

Space Launch Systems
Spotted an error? Sign in to suggest an edit.
Basic Information
Name
Ariane 3
Designation
Ariane 3
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Arianespace
Date of Introduction
1984
Description

The Ariane 3 received the same upper stage modification (H10) of Ariane 2 while introduced two solid propellant strap-on boosters for increases thrust. It is capable of carrying a 5,952 lb (2,700 kg) payload into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). The Ariane 3 program totaled 11 launches with 19 satellites carried into orbit. The first Ariane 3 was launched in 1984.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Space Launch Systems
Status Retired - No Longer Operational
Origin France
Contractor Arianespace
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1984
Total Production 11
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Number of Stages 3
Mass — Payload to GTO 2,700 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
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
France
Something went wrong. Please reload the page. Reload