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Model: N1 Block V. Gross Mass: 188,700 kg (416,000 lb). Empty Mass: 13,700 kg (30,200 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,608.000 kN (361,492 lbf). Isp: 353 sec. Burn time: 370 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.40 m (20.90 ft). Length: 14.10 m (46.20 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: NK-21. Status: Retired 1972. First Flight: 1969. Last Flight: 1972. No Launched: 4.

As flown.

Model: N1 1964 - V. Gross Mass: 193,000 kg (425,000 lb). Empty Mass: 16,000 kg (35,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,560.000 kN (350,700 lbf). Isp: 347 sec. Burn time: 368 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: NK-19. Status: Development ended 1964. First Flight: 1963. Last Flight: 1965. No Launched: 4.

As per draft project for N1-L3, 1964. Thrust said to be increased 2% but not reflected in figures given.

Model: N-111-A. Gross Mass: 192,000 kg (423,000 lb). Empty Mass: 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 2,540.000 kN (571,010 lbf). Isp: 331 sec. Burn time: 216 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 296 sec. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 12. Motor: NK-19. Status: Study 1962.

Variant of N1 Block V for first stage use. Number of engines would have to be increased and reduced expansion ratio nozzles fitted for sea level use. Least attractive of N1 variants and seems not to have been pursued after draft project.

Model: N1 1962 - V. Gross Mass: 193,000 kg (425,000 lb). Empty Mass: 16,000 kg (35,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,560.000 kN (350,700 lbf). Isp: 347 sec. Burn time: 368 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: NK-19. Status: Study 1962. First Flight: 1964. Last Flight: 1964. No Launched: 2.

Compared to total fuelled mass excludes 1,000 kg in propellants lost to boil-off prior to stage ignition. Values as in draft project as defended on 2-16 July 1962.

Model: N-11 Block B. Gross Mass: 192,000 kg (423,000 lb). Empty Mass: 18,000 kg (39,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,560.000 kN (350,700 lbf). Isp: 347 sec. Burn time: 372 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 8. Motor: NK-19. Status: Study 1963.

Derived from N1 Block V.

Model: N-111-A. Gross Mass: 150,000 kg (330,000 lb). Empty Mass: 10,000 kg (22,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 2,694.370 kN (605,718 lbf). Isp: 336 sec. Burn time: 155 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 290 sec. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 7. Motor: NK-19. Status: Out of Production. Other designations: N Block V.

Alternate weight breakdown.

Model: N1 Block V-II. Gross Mass: 805,000 kg (1,774,000 lb). Empty Mass: 115,000 kg (253,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 7,840.000 kN (1,762,500 lbf). Isp: 440 sec. Burn time: 380 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Diameter: 10.00 m (32.00 ft). Span: 10.00 m (32.00 ft). Length: 50.00 m (164.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: NK-15VM. Status: Study 1965.

N1 improvement study, 1965. Lox/LH2 replacement for Block B second stage.

Model: N1F 1965 - V. Gross Mass: 300,000 kg (660,000 lb). Empty Mass: 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 2,450.000 kN (550,780 lbf). Isp: 347 sec. Burn time: 380 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 16.00 m (52.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: 11D53F. Status: Study 1965.

As per N1 improvement study, 1965. Engine thrust increased and stretched propellant tanks with almost 50% increase.

Model: N1M 1965 - V. Gross Mass: 355,000 kg (782,000 lb). Empty Mass: 20,000 kg (44,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 2,940.000 kN (660,930 lbf). Isp: 347 sec. Burn time: 380 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 20.00 m (65.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: 11D53M. Status: Study 1965.

As per N1 improvement study, 1965. Further stretch of Block V.

Model: N1U 1965 - V. Gross Mass: 193,000 kg (425,000 lb). Empty Mass: 15,000 kg (33,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,560.000 kN (350,700 lbf). Isp: 347 sec. Burn time: 380 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: NK-19. Status: Study 1965.

As per N1 improvement study, 1965. Primarily improved reliability and produceability compared to first model.

Model: N1F Block V. Gross Mass: 210,000 kg (460,000 lb). Empty Mass: 13,700 kg (30,200 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,608.000 kN (361,492 lbf). Isp: 353 sec. Burn time: 370 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Diameter: 4.80 m (15.70 ft). Span: 6.80 m (22.30 ft). Length: 12.00 m (39.00 ft). Country: Russia. No Engines: 4. Motor: NK-39. Status: Development ended 1974. First Flight: 1970. Last Flight: 1973. No Launched: 6.

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