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Ariane 5 Generic

Ariane 5 G, or Generic, was the original Ariane 5 configuration. It paired a Vulcain-powered cryogenic core and two solid EAP boosters with the storable-propellant EPS upper stage and flew sixteen times from the 1996 qualification launch through flight V162 in 2003.

Ariane 5 Generic
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Identity

Aliases
Ariane 5 GAriane-5GA5G
Family Name
Ariane 5
Full Name
Ariane 5 Generic
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
G

Details

Description
Ariane 5 G, or Generic, was the original Ariane 5 configuration. It paired a Vulcain-powered cryogenic core and two solid EAP boosters with the storable-propellant EPS upper stage and flew sixteen times from the 1996 qualification launch through flight V162 in 2003.
Dimensions
Diameter
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Height
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First Flight Year
1,996
Last Flight Year
2,003
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      core
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Variant Notes
      Migrated from legacy reference "Vulcain" without inventing a more precise installation.
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      upper
      Propulsion System
      Role
      upper-stage
Rocket Specs
Liftoff Mass
…
Payload Capacity
GTO
…
LEO
…
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
2
Strap On Boosters Count
2

Links

Official Url
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ariane/Ariane_5_evolutions

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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 07:02:30 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 15:34:21 UTC
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