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Saturn V: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 110.6 m.

height of the complete rocket

110.6 m = 0.1106 km. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

1967First launch

A multistage rocket used by the Apollo programme.

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Saturn V, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

A multistage rocket used by the Apollo programme. Displayed dimension: height of the complete rocket.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Saturn V and Apollo assembly, total vertical height.

First launch: 1967. Proposed historical date; an existing documentary source is linked but was not consulted for this date in this session. Do not interpret this reference as the manufacturing date of the illustrated specimen. First Saturn V launch with Apollo 4; the first crewed Moon landing followed in 1969.