- Saturn IB-D
Infobox rocket
name = Saturn IB-D
function = Unmanned LEO and Lunarlaunch vehicle
manufacturer = Von Braun
country-origin =United States
height = 51.00 m
alt-height = 167.00 ft ft
diameter = 6.61 m
alt-diameter = 21.68 ft
mass = 1,511,980 kg
alt-mass = 3,333,340 lb
stages = 3
LEO-payload =33,000 kg
alt-LEO =72,000 lb
status = Concept/study
sites = N/A
launches = N/A
stage1name = 4x Titan UA1205
stage1engines =United Technologies UA1205 solid motor
stage1thrust = 5,849.411 kN
alt-stage1thrust = 1,315,000 lbf
stage1time = 115 seconds
stage1fuel = Solid
stage2name = S-1B
stage2engines = 8Rocketdyne H-1
stage2thrust = 8,241.763 kN
alt-stage2thrust = 1,852,822 lbf
stage2time = 155 seconds
stage2fuel =RP-1 /LOX
stage3name = S-IVB
stage3engines = 1 Rocketdyne J-2
stage3thrust = 1,031.600 kN
alt-stage3thrust = 231,913 lbf
stage3time = 475 seconds
stage3fuel =LH2 /LOXStudied by
Douglas in1965 , this rocket consisted of a wholeSaturn IB with 4 strap-onSRB s that have flown on the Titan 3Einterplanetary 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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