Saturn IC-Flat Bulkhead
Gross Mass: 2,278,800 kg (5,023,800 lb). Empty Mass: 127,000 kg (279,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 38,717.600 kN (8,704,063 lbf). Isp: 304 sec. Burn time: 161 sec. Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Isp(sl): 265 sec. Diameter: 10.06 m (33.00 ft). Span: 19.00 m (62.00 ft). Length: 36.55 m (119.91 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 5. Engine: F-1. Status: Study MSFC 1965.

Standard S-IC but with reduced length and structural weight through use of 'flat' bulkheads consisting of multiple conical sections.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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