F-1 With Callouts

This page serves as a repository for photos and diagrams of the F-1 rocket engine with callouts identifying major (and even not-so-major) components. I have several more photos and diagrams which I intend on uploading once I clean them up.


This diagram is from the Saturn V News Reference. It reflects an early F-1 configuration with internally tied propellant high-pressure ducts. After SA-501 (the Apollo 4 mission), the F-1s had rigid propellant high-pressure ducts. The rigid high-pressure ducts are easily identified as the fuel high-pressure ducts make a large "U" shape, rather than being straight as depicted here.

F-1 rocket engine diagram with callouts

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From page 3-0 of the Saturn V News Reference. Located in the Saturn V Collection, Dept. of Archives/Special Collections, M. Louis Salmon Library, University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Scan and clean-up by heroicrelics.

The engine components identified here include

 
  • Engine Interface Panel
  • Oxidizer Pump
  • Fuel Pump
  • Turbine
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Turbine Exhaust Manifold
  • Nozzle Extension

This diagram is from the Saturn V Flight Manual SA-509. It reflects the post-SA-501 (the Apollo 4 mission), F-1 configuration with rigid propellant high-pressure ducts. This diagram is also rotated approximately 90° compared to the diagram above.

F-1 rocket engine diagram with callouts (F-1 engine major components)

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From page 4-6 of the Saturn V Flight Manual SA-509. Located in the Mauldin Collection, Dept. of Archives/Special Collections, M. Louis Salmon Library, University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Scan and clean-up by heroicrelics.

The engine components identified here include

 
  • Interface Panel
  • LOX Inlet
  • Main Fuel Valve
  • Gimbal Block
  • Hypergol Manifold
  • Checkout Valve
  • Thrust Chamber
  • Fuel Inlets
  • Main LOX Valve
  • Turbopump
  • Main Fuel Valve
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Turbopump Exhaust Manifold
  • Thrust Chamber Nozzle Extension