NK-15V

Manufacturer Name: NK-15V. Government Designation: 11D52V. Designer: Kuznetsov. Developed in: 1962-72. Application: N-1 stage 2 (block B). Propellants: Lox/Kerosene. Thrust(vac): 1,648.000 kN (370,485 lbf). Isp: 325 sec. Mass Engine: 1,345 kg (2,965 lb). Diameter: 2.00 m (6.50 ft). Length: 2.34 m (7.67 ft). Chambers: 1. Chamber Pressure: 78.50 bar. Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio: 2.52. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 124.90. Country: Russia. Status: Development ended 1964. First Flight: 1969. Last Flight: 1972. Flown: 32.

On the basis of the NK-9 the NK-15V was developed for the N-1 launcher. 8 NK-15V engines, featuring high-expansion nozzles, were used on the Block B (stage 2).

NK-15V used on Rocket Stages

Used on stage: N-11 Block A. on launch vehicle: N-11 1963.

Used on stage: N-11 Block A. on launch vehicle: N-11GR.

Used on stage: N-11 Block A. on launch vehicle: N11.

Used on stage: N1 1962 - B. on launch vehicle: N1 1962.

Used on stage: N1 1964 - B. on launch vehicle: N1 1964.

Used on stage: N1 Block B. on launch vehicle: N1.

Used on stage: N1U 1965 - B. on launch vehicle: N-IU.

Used on stage: N1U 1965 - B. on launch vehicle: N-IUV-III.

Bibliography and Further Reading

Kobelyev, V N; Milovanov, A G, Rakety Nositeli, Moscow State Aviation Techology University, 1993 via Dietrich Haeseler.

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