Saturn II-SL
Gross Mass: 490,952 kg (1,082,363 lb). Empty Mass: 44,240 kg (97,530 lb). Thrust (vac): 5,500.765 kN (1,236,621 lbf). Isp: 390 sec. Burn time: 310 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 275 sec. Diameter: 10.06 m (33.00 ft). Span: 10.06 m (33.00 ft). Length: 24.84 m (81.49 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 5. Engine: J-2-SL. Status: Study 1966.

Saturn II modifed with reduced expansion ratio J-2 engines for use a first stage (sea level launch). Requires solid rocket motor augmentation to get off the ground.


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