Saturn IB-D
Saturn IB-D
Function |
Unmanned LEO and Lunar launch vehicle |
Manufacturer |
Von Braun |
Country of origin |
United States |
Size |
Height |
51.00 m (167.00 ft) |
Diameter |
6.61 m (21.68 ft) |
Mass |
1,511,980 kg (3,333,340 lb) |
Stages |
3 |
Capacity |
Payload to LEO |
33,000 kg (72,000 lb) |
Launch history |
Status |
Concept/study |
Launch sites |
N/A |
Total launches |
N/A |
First stage - 4x Titan UA1205 |
Engines |
United Technologies UA1205 solid motor |
Thrust |
5,849.411 kN (1,315,000 lbf) |
Burn time |
115 seconds |
Fuel |
Solid |
Second stage - S-1B |
Engines |
8 Rocketdyne H-1 |
Thrust |
8,241.763 kN (1,852,822 lbf) |
Burn time |
155 seconds |
Fuel |
RP-1/LOX |
Third stage - S-IVB |
Engines |
1 Rocketdyne J-2 |
Thrust |
1,031.600 kN (231,913 lbf) |
Burn time |
475 seconds |
Fuel |
LH2/LOX |
Studied by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1965, this rocket consisted of a whole Saturn IB with 4 strap-on SRBs that have flown on the Titan 3E interplanetary missile carriers. All components of the vehicle have flown, but not together for this concept.
References
Lowther, Scott, Saturn: Development, Details, Derivatives and Descendants, Work in progress. Available chapters may be ordered directly from Scott Lowther at web site indicated. Accessed at: http://www.webcreations.com/ptm.
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