LAUNCH COMPLEX F, SARY-SHAGAN MISSILE TEST CENTER MISSILE RANGES--SAM/AMM FACILITIES USSR AUGUST 1972

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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 19, 2003
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• Publication Date: August 1, 1972
• Content Type: REPORT

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NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
INTERPRETATION CENTER
BASIC IMAGERY
INTERPRETATION
REPORT
LAUNCH COMPLEX F, SARY-SHAGAN
MISSILE TEST CENTER
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MISSILE RANGES--SAM/AMM FACILITIES
USSR
AUGUST 1972
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1. Significant developments observed at Launch Complex F, Sary-Shagan Missile Test Center,
Launch Complex F Sary-Shagan Missile Test Center
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a. A missile canister at launch position 2A, launch site 2 for the first time.
b. Three shallow parallel trenches to the rear of launch site 4.
c. A second possible silo position under construction at launch site 4.
d. Four additional groups of shallow excavations, new earth scarring, and a double security
fence under construction at former GRIFFON R & D launch site west.
SAC. US Air Target Chart, Series 200, Sheet M0245-9HL, 5th ed., Jul 69, scale 1:200,000 (SECRET/
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GRIFFON R & D radar position C2.
C. Backfilling of the
excavation and new earth scarring at former
2. This report includes a location map and one annotated photograph. It updates NPIC report
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north of launch complex A (Figure 1). This report covers the period
and updates a previous NPIC report on this complex.1
3. Launch Complex F, Sary-Shagan Missile Test Center (SSMTC), is 2 nautical miles (nm)
4. Launch Complex F is an ABM-related R & D facility containing four launch sites and
the former GRIFFON R & D facilities (Figure 2). Launch site 1 contains two GALOSH-type launch
positions. Launch site 2 contains three launch positions with new-type launchers, a three-element
radar, and a probable phased-array radar. Launch site 3 has two rectangular concrete aprons of
undetermined function. Launch site 4 contains at least four launch positions which use the new
launch site 2-type launchers, two possible silos under construction, and a concrete hardstand on which
a radar like the phased-array at site 2 will probably be emplaced. An ABM-related launch position
and a probable control building are under construction at the former GRIFFON R & D launch site
west.
5. No ABM missile canisters were present at launch site 1 on the two days of photographic
coverage during the reporting period.
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6. An ABM missile canister was observed erected vertically on the launcher at position 2A
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previously seen erected at positions 2B on and at 2C on I
25X1 7. A vehicle approximately kg was observed on the approach road
25X1 to launch position 2A oni 71 It was probably the associated transport vehicle for the
ABM missile canister. However, because of small-scale photography, no details concerning the
configuration of the vehicle were discernible.
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8. An ABM missile canister was again seen erected vertically on the launcher at position 2A
when viewed on the latest coverage of 1 -1
9. No change was apparent in the position of the probable phased-array radar on the apron
between launch sites 1 and 2 during the reporting period.
Launch Site 3
10. No significant change was observed. at this site during the reporting period.
Launch Site 4
11. three parallel, shallow trenches were newly observed to the rear of launch
site 4. All three trenches had been dug along an azimuth of approximately 285 degrees. This
is the same azimuth along which the group of small vertical poles, believed to be used for missile
launch instrumentation at launch site 1, positions 1A and 1B, and at launch site 2, position 2A,
were constructed.
12. One trench approximately 184 metiers (604 feet) long leads to the incomplete possible
silo position 4E at launch site 4 (Figure 2).
13. A second trench, approximately 188 meters (617 feet) long, leads directly to position 4F,
which resembles the excavations dug for launch positions 4A through 4D.
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14. The third trench lies between the above-mentioned trenches and did not connect or lead
to any specific place. It is approximately 209 meters (685 feet) long.
25X1 15. By I a considerable amount of soil had been removed from the excavation
at position 4F, which now appeared to be circular rather than square. This added depth and circular
appearance strongly suggests that a second possible silo position is being constructed at position 4F.
16. No change was observed to the radar apron under construction at launch site 4.
Former GRIFFON R & D Launch Site West
25X1 17. On I four more groups of shallow excavations were newly observed near the
southeastern corner of the site, bringing the total to 16. Each group contains at least four small
excavations forming a generally square outline. The shape of the excavation groups are similar to
those constructed as foundation footings for self-supporting towers. However, as of
no tower sections had been seen at the site.
25X1 18. Ia double fenceline under construction and new unidentified earth scarring
was observed in the same area (Figure 2).
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25X1 19. The diameter excavation that has been observed here since 25X1
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approximate 3.0-meter (10-foot) diameter ring-like object that was observed near the center of the
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20. The dismantled tower that has been associated with radar position 2C since the early 1960s
was removed from the area between
21. New earth scarring was observed outside the security fence just north of the site. Although
new, the scarring may be a borrow area for fill dirt (Figure 2).
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SAC. US Air Target Chart, Series 200, Sheet M0245-9HL, 5th ed, Jul 69, scale 1:200,000 (SECRET/
1. NPIC. RCA-19/0015/72, Sary-Shagan Missile Test Center, Launch Complex F, USSR, Jun 72
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