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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