Diamant BP4
| Status | Retired |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Manufacturer | Société d'étude et de réalisation d'engins balistiques |
| Number of orbital launches | 3 |
| First launch | 1975-02-06 |
| Last launch | 1975-09-27 |
The last version of the Diamant series with the same first stage as Diamant B and a new secong stage for improved performance. Following this version, the Diamant program was put on hold as France became involved in the European launch vehicle program.
Launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Mission / Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-27 | Kourou | Diamant BP4 | Aura (D 2B) | success | |
| 1975-05-17 | Kourou | Diamant BP4 | Castor (D 5A) / Pollux (D 5B) | success | |
| 1975-02-06 | Kourou | Diamant BP4 | Starlette (BETA) | success | |
Variants:
(This section is under construction)Diamant BP4 Base variant
| First launch | 1975-02-06 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 3 |
| Boosters | 0 |
| Mass | 27 t |
| Height | 21.64 m |
| Diameter | 1.4 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 153 kg to 500 km |
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