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Family: N. Country: Russia. Status: Study.
Ultimate derivative of N1. Single-stage-to-orbit vehicle based on N1 Block A. Propellants changed to LH2/LOX, 16 x modified NK-33 engines + 4 Liquid Air Cycle Engine Liquid Air/LH2 boosters. All figures estimated based on tank volume of Block A and delivery of 90,000 kg payload to 450 km / 97.5 degree MKBS orbit. Briefly described in RKK Energia official history and in some detail in Peter James'
book Soviet Conquest from Space!
SpecificationsLiftoff Thrust: 3,255,810 kgf. Total Mass: 1,200,000 kg. Core Diameter: 10.0 m. Total Length: 36.0 m.
- Stage Number: 1. 1 x N1-MOK Gross Mass: 1,200,000 kg. Empty Mass: 300,000 kg. Thrust (vac): 1,600,000 kgf. Isp: 430 sec. Burn time: 410 sec. Isp(sl): 875 sec. Diameter: 10.0 m. Span: 17.0 m. Length: 30.0 m. Propellants: Air/Lox/LH2 No Engines: 16. NK-33 LH2 Mod + 4 x LACE
Bibliography:- 89 - Semenov, Yu. P., S P Korolev Space Corporation Energia, RKK Energia, 1994.
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