It powers the first stage of the Ariane 5 launcher, the EPC (Étage Principal Cryotechnique, main cryogenic stage) and provide 8% of the total lift-off thrust (the rest being provided by the two solid rocket boosters). The engine operating time is 600 s in both configurations.
The engine powers the first stage of the Ariane 5 rocket, the EPC (Étage Principal Cryotechnique, main cryogenic stage), and contributes 8% of the total lift-off thrust (the remaining thrust is provided by the two solid rocket boosters). The engine operates for 600 seconds in both configurations.