REVERSE H-SHAPED REVETMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SCALEBOARD (SS-12)
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CIA-RDP78T05698A000200040030-9
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RIPPUB
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Document Creation Date:
December 28, 2016
Document Release Date:
June 23, 2011
Sequence Number:
30
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Publication Date:
October 20, 1977
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MISC
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TITLE/SIGNIFICANCE: Reverse "h"-shaped revetments associated with SCALEBOARD (SS-12)
COMMENT: Unique, reverse "h"-shaped revetments have been constructed recently at Sary
Ozek and at Kupustin Yar. At Sary Ozek, on two of these revetments con25X1
tained SCALEBOARD TEL, each with its URAL375 support van in the characteristic rignt-
front launch sequence position. SCALEBOARDis not normally revetted for firing. Other
sightings of the "h" revetments should be reported to the WPFD TAC SSM project officer,
R. Betz. The erected missiles at Sary Ozek had modified airframes and a white
area below the nosecone (see reverse).
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Sary Ozek SSM Mobile MSL SPT
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DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
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MODIFIED SCALEBOARD SS-1
LIGHT COLOURED AREA
BENEATH NOSE CONE
MODIFICATION
OF AIRFRAME
FIRING TABLE
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NOTE: There is some conjecture within the community that the light coloured area beneath the nose-cone,
and the modification (protrusion) of the airframe, are possibly indicative of the SS-X-22 (KY-12)
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