N1 5L
N1 5L was the second N1 flight article. It launched from Baikonur on 3 July 1969 with the Zond L1S-2 test payload, but a first-stage engine turbopump explosion and fire led to loss of thrust; the vehicle fell back near the pad and was destroyed.
Identity
- Aliases
- N1 No. 5L11A52 No. 5LSecond N1 flight vehicleН1 № 5Л
- Name
- N1 5L
- Slug
- n1-5l
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- N1 5L was the second N1 flight article. It launched from Baikonur on 3 July 1969 with the Zond L1S-2 test payload, but a first-stage engine turbopump explosion and fire led to loss of thrust; the vehicle fell back near the pad and was destroyed.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7v8tcyhx9z0ka1h27gbayw858afw1a
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 10:43:06 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/14/2026, 12:04:30 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1969-07-03
- Last Flight Date
- 1969-07-03
- Serial Number
- 5L
- Vehicle Code
- 5L