Rocketdyne F-1

F-1 Rocket Engine Specifications.

The F-1 was America's largest liguid fueled rocket engine. Five F-1 engines were used in the first stage of the Saturn V rocket. There were proposals to use eight F-1 engines on the Nova rocket.

Original F-1 Specifications

Thrust (sea level): 1,500,000 lb
Burn Time: 150 sec
Specific Impulse: 260 sec
Engine Weight - dry: 18,416 lb
Engine Weight - burnout: 20,096 lb
Ratio: 16 to 1
Propellants: LOX & RP-1
Mixture Ratio: 2.27
Contractor: NAA/Rocketdyne
Vehicle Application: Saturn V 1st stage - 5-engines