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N1 6L

N1 6L was the third N1 flight article. It launched from Baikonur on 26 June 1971 with an L1E test payload, developed an uncontrolled roll that exceeded the flight-control system’s authority, began breaking up near maximum aerodynamic pressure, and was destroyed by range safety.

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N1 No. 6L11A52 No. 6LThird N1 flight vehicleН1 № 6Л
Name
N1 6L
Status
destroyed

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N1 6L was the third N1 flight article. It launched from Baikonur on 26 June 1971 with an L1E test payload, developed an uncontrolled roll that exceeded the flight-control system’s authority, began breaking up near maximum aerodynamic pressure, and was destroyed by range safety.
First Flight Date
1971-06-26
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 10:43:10 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 12:04:32 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1971-06-26
Search Name
N1 6L N1 No. 6L 11A52 No. 6L Third N1 flight vehicle Н1 № 6Л
Serial Number
6L
Vehicle Code
6L