kids encyclopedia robot

Rocketdyne F-1 facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Rocketdyne F-1 was a very powerful rocket engine. It was used on the famous Saturn V rocket. This rocket helped send astronauts to the Moon! Even though the F-1 engine had some small issues during testing, it always worked perfectly during actual space flights. Its first flight was on the Apollo 4 mission. This amazing engine was also considered for other large rockets that were being planned.

Quick facts for kids
F-1
F-1 rocket engine.jpg
Information about F-1 rocket engine (in United States customary units).
Type Rocket engine
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1967–1973
Used by Saturn V
Production history
Manufacturer Rocketdyne
Produced 1959
No. built 65
Variants 2
  • F-1A
  • F-1B
Specifications
Mass
  • Dry: 8,400 kilograms (18,500 lb)
  • Gross: 9,150 kilograms (20,180 lb)
Length 5.6 metres (18.5 ft)
Diameter 3.7 metres (12.2 ft)

Engine 6,770,000 newtons (1,522,000 lbf)
Propellant RP1/LOX

Explore More

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Motor de cohete F-1 para niños

kids search engine
Rocketdyne F-1 Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.