Société d'étude et de réalisation d'engins balistiques

Diamant BP4

BP4

Retired

Overview

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The Diamant rocket (Diamant is French for "diamond") was the first exclusively French expendable launch system and at the same time the first satellite launcher not built by either the United States or USSR. As such, it has been referred to as being a key predecessor for all subsequent European launcher projects.

Manufacturer

Société d'étude et de réalisation d'engins balistiques

Variant

BP4

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

February 6, 1975

Technical Specifications

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21.6 m

Length

1.34 m

Diameter

0 t

Launch Mass

396 kN

Liftoff Thrust

160 kg

LEO Capacity

—

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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3

Total Launches

3

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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