AN-HSIEN ROCKET ENGINE TEST FACILITY, STRATEGIC WEAPONS INDUSTRIES FACILITIES, CHINA MARCH 1972

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CIA-RDP78T04563A001200010002-2
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RIPPUB
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T
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6
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December 28, 2016
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July 5, 2000
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2
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Publication Date: 
March 1, 1972
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REPORT
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Approved For Release 2000/08/04: CIA-RDP78TO4563AO01200010002-2 BASIC IMAGERY INTERPRETATION REPORT NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER Declass Reveiw NIMA/DOD TOP SECRET ANHSIEN ROCKET ENGINE TEST FACILITY STRATEGIC WEAPONS INDUSTRIES FACILITIES CHINA MARCH 1912 Handle via Talent-Keyhole Channels Only TOP SECRET TCS-22054/72 RCA-09/8005/72 COPY NO 121 3 PAGES GROUP 1: EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWNGRADING ApprowEdLI olRCReIease 2000/08/04: CIA-RDP78TO4563AO01200010002-2 Approved For Release 2000/08/04: CIA-RDP78T04563A001200010002-2 This document contains information affecting the national security of the United States within the meaning of the espionage laws U. S. Code Title 18, Sections 793 and 794. The law prohibits its transmission or the revelation of its contents in any manner to an unauthorized person, as well as its use in any manner prejudicial to the safety or interest of the United States or for the benefit of any foreign government to the detriment of the United States. It is to be seen only by personnel especially indoctrinated and authorized to receive Information in the designated control channels. Its security must be maintained in accordance with regulations pertaining toTALENT-KEYHOL.E Control System. Approved For Release 2000/08/04: CIA-RDP78T04563A001200010002-2 Tal d e viai(gd For Release 2000/08/04: CTIOR2dT51200010002-2 Control System Only 5 25X1 D An-hsien Probable Rocket Engine Test Facility UTM COORDINATES NA GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES CATEGORY COMIREX NO. 31-38-40N 104-11-31E NA USATC. Series 200, Sheet 0495-2HL, scale 1:200,000 NIETB NO NA 1. This is a preliminary basic report describing a newly identified probable rocket engine test facility 55 nautical miles (nm) north of Cheng-tu and 13 nm west of An-hsien, China. This facility was first identified on photography of The report includes two annotated photographs,.a location map, and text. 2. This facility contains a probable test stand which is similar to the original configuration for test stand 1 (the smallest vertical test stand) at Pei-ching Guided Missile Develop- ment Production Center, Chang-hsin-tien . The type of test stand identified indicates liquid fueled rocket engine testing. 25X1D 3. In addition to the probable rocket engine test stand, the facility consists of an and two buried storage tanks. Four engineering and support areas contain a total of 21 engineering and 38 support buildings. A housing and support area 1 nm east of the test stand area contains two administration buildings and 42 multistory quarters. 4. The probable test stand includes a tower section and 25X1 D 25X1 D 5. The facility was observed on photography of and appeared essentially complete. Heavy clouds precluded identification of structures on photography of but portions of the road network were visible. Approved For Release 2000/08/04TQPA- RElT0 f*001200010002-2 RCA-09/8005/72 TCS-22054/72 Handle Via Talent-KEYHOLE Control System Only 25X1 D Approved For Release 2000/08/04: CIA-RDP78TO4563AO01200010002-2 Approved For Release 2000/08/04: CIA-RDP78TO4563AO01200010002-2 Handle Via TaAptpp cl For Release 2000/08/04:1 UfAbUR 01200010002-2 Control System Only USATC. Series 200, Sheet 0495-2HL, scale 1:200,000 NPIC/IEG/EGD/WCB Project 222194 Approved For Release 2000/08/0,q.01W TO PAf OO1200010002-2 RCA-09/8005/72 TCS-22054/72 Handle Via Talent-KEYHOLE Control System Only Approved For Release 2000/08/04: CIA 7$EC A001200010002-2 Approved For Release 2000/08/04: CDISE("f63A001200010002-2