ESA Ariane 5 (ECA) for RSS

This is my replica of the European Space Agency ARIANE 5 ECA heavy-lift two-staged rocket. This is only for Earth RSS version of the game, it will function on Droo but not as realistic as RSS.

I tried my best replicating the actual features, performance and aesthetics of the real Ariane 5 ECA basing on Data Sheets and Photos. However, the real Ariane 5 features a long burning but very low power Core and 2nd stage engine, only 960kN for the core and 67kN for the 2nd stage, this makes the Ariane 5 really difficult to fly. This real features don't match and function precisely on RSS. So I made the engines much powerful than the original, but with a decrease on burn time to make fuel consumption still realistic. Even if I made the engines packed with more thrust, it's still a low power engine so my version still have a complexity to fly just like the real Ariane 5, but only lesser. So you need to consider flying the Ariane 5 with a pitch of 10° to 20° to maintain altitude until orbit is acheived.

Craft Key Features:
- Accurate dimentions and weights.
- Realistic performance.
- Highly detailed model.

The Doube Payload Adapter allows you to attach 2 payloads for one launch. For single payloads, simply drag and remove the Double Payload Adapter, use AG2 to release payload in single payload configuration.

Payload Capacity:
LEO - 20,000kg
GSO - 10,800kg

Lighter Payloads can go further.

Activation Groups:
AG1 - Releases upper payload for double payload flights.
AG1 - Parachute (BOOSTER)
AG2 - Releases lower payload for double/single payload flights.
AG3 - Activates RCS.

Note: Launch Immidiately at launch pad, it loves to tip over. This rocket will get updates for improvements in the future. Enjoy!