The Vinci upper-stage engine on the P4.1 test bench at Lampoldshausen
The Vinci upper-stage engine on the P4.1 test bench at Lampoldshausen
With the help of tests on the P4.1 altitude simulator, DLR engineers have assisted with the completion of the development of the engine design and achieving the qualification of the Vinci high-level engine for flight operations. The P4.1 test stand is the only one in Europe able to produce a persistent vacuum during a test in which the engine and its nozzle can operate at a simulated altitude of over 70 kilometres. DLR is testing the Vinci engine on behalf of ArianeGroup.
