| Country of origin |  Italy European Union |
|---|---|
| Designer | Avio |
| Manufacturer | Europropulsion |
| Associated LV | Ariane 6, Vega E |
| Predecessor | P80, P120C |
| Status | In development |
| Solid-fuel motor | |
| Propellant | HTPB / AP / Al |
The P160C is a solid-fuel rocket engine designed for use as the first stage of the Vega-E and as the boosters of the Ariane 6 Block 2 launch vehicles. The solid rocket motors were developed by Europropulsion, a joint venture of Avio and ArianeGroup, for the European Space Agency. The "C" in the name signifies its "Common" use across these vehicles.[1]
- ^ Richard Priday (11 June 2018). "This is the fastest rocket on Earth". Wired. Retrieved 14 April 2018.