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Ariane 4 - from the European Space Agency |
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| Ariane 4 launchers |
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| Main Data |
42L |
44LP |
44L |
| Height |
up to 58.72 m |
up to 58.72 |
up to 58.72 |
| Diameter* |
3.8 m |
3.8 m |
3.8 m |
| Liftoff mass |
362 tonnes |
420 tonnes |
470 tonnes |
| Max. payload mass** |
3.48 tonnes |
4.22 tonnes |
4.73 tonnes |
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| Main Data |
40 |
42P |
44P |
| Height |
up to 58.72 m |
up to 58.72 m |
up to 58.72 m |
| Diameter * |
3.8 m |
3.8 m |
3.8 m |
| Liftoff mass |
245 tonnes |
320 tonnes |
335 tonnes |
| Max. payload mass** |
2.10 tonnes |
2.93 tonnes |
3.46
tonnes | |
Ariane
4 is justly known as the ‘workhorse’ of the Ariane family. Since its first
flight on 15 June 1988 it has made over 100 successful launches. The
Ariane 4 has proved ideal for launching satellites for communications and
Earth observation, as well as for scientific research.
This launcher is extremely versatile. The first stage can hold two or
four strap-on boosters, or none at all. This means that it can lift into
orbit satellites weighing from 2000 to nearly 4800 kg in GTO, nearly three
times as much as the Ariane-3 launcher. Now its role is gradually being
taken over by the Ariane-5 launcher and the last Ariane-4 flight is
expected to take place in 2003.
Ariane 4 has captured 50% of the market in launching commercial
satellites showing that Europe can more than hold its own in the
commercial launch market.
* With fairing
** Includes mass of spacecraft, dual
launch system (if used) and adaptor(s)- Launch in GTO
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