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Ariane
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Download of the model
Ar2 modelsheet part 1 (2) (685
KB) Ar2 Instruction (795 KB) You will also need a copy of the instructions for ariane 3: Ar3 Instruction part 1 (2) (730 KB) Ar3 Instruction part 2 (2) (740 KB) Rocket stand for ariane 75 KB (Same used for ariane 1, 2 and 3) HistoryHistory In July 1979 it was decided to develop the ariane 2 and 3 as successors of ariane 1. Ariane 2 was simply an ariane 3 without the two solid rocket motor strap-ons. Ariane 2 was capable of carrying 2,175 kg (4,795 lb). to a geosynchronous transfer orbit trajectory, while ariane 3 due the boosters were able of launching 2,700 kg (5,900 lb) in to orbit. While the first ariane 3 flew on 4 august 1984, the first ariane 2 were launched much later on 31 May 1986. The model resembles the last ariane 2 launched 1 April 1989. It carried the first Nordic (mostly Swedish) communication satellite Tele-X into orbit. The ariane 2 and 3 was developed in to the ariane 4. Sources and books: More information about Ariane 2: (This is only a little selection of the many sources for the model.) www.capcomespace.net (In french - but simply the best) www.esa.int www.arianespace.com www.astronautix.com www.skyrocket.de/ Peter Alway: Rockets of the world Tim Furniss: History of space vehicles Brian Harvey: Europe's Space Programme: To Ariane and Beyond William Huon: Ariane une épopée européenne | |||
