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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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Aliases
N1 No. 6L11A52 No. 6LThird N1 flight vehicleН1 № 6Л
Name
N1 6L
Slug
n1-6l
Status
destroyed

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Description
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.
Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 10:43:10 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 12:04:32 PM

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First Flight Date
1971-06-26
Last Flight Date
1971-06-26
Serial Number
6L
Vehicle Code
6L