SAL-RELATED ACTIVITIES SUMMARY RECORD

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• Publication Date: December 1, 1979
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................
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SECTION 1
OFFENSIVE MISSILE ACTIVITY .............................................................
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Modernized SS-11 ...........................................................................
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SS-13 ......................................................................................
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SS-11 and SS-17 ............................................................................
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SS-11 and SS-19 ............................................................................
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SS-18 ......................................................................................
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MISSILE TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES ...................................................
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Tyuratam ..................................................................................
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Plesetsk ....................................................................................
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ICBM DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, AND TESTING .......................................
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DEFENSIVE MISSILE ACTIVITY .............................................................
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Sary-Shagan Missile Test Center ..............................................................
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Launch Complexes ........................................................................
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R&D Complex ...........................................................................
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Probable Laser Range .....................................................................
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Moscow ABM Facilities .....................................................................
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Deployed ABM-Related Radars ...............................................................
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SUBMARINE-LAUNCHED BALLISTIC MISSILES .............................................
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Submarine Production .......................................................................
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Delta-Series SSBN Construction ............................................................
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New-Series SSBN Construction .............................................................
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Severodvinsk Construction Activity ..........................................................
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SSBN Dismantlements .....................................................................
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SSBN Overhauls ..........................................................................
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Tunneling ..................................................................................
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SLBM Test Centers .........................................................................
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Nenoksa Naval Missile Test Center ..........................................................
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Balaklava Missile Test Center ...............................................................
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CRUISE MISSILE DEVELOPMENT ...........................................................
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Production .................................................................................
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Testing ....................................................................................
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Other Missile Activity .......................................................................
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LONG-RANGE AVIATION ................................................................... 23
BACKFIRE ................................................................................ 23
BEAR ..................................................................................... 24
BISON .................................................................................... 24
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INTRODUCTION
1. I This report is the third in a series of reports on SAL-related activities to be done by the
National Photographic Interpretation Center. This report covers the period from 1 September through
30 November 1979 and updates the preceding SAL Summary report published in September 1979:
NPIC.
S-002/79, SAL-Related Activities: Summary Report (S), Sep 79 (TOP
It contains four sections which deal with strategic land-based missiles (section 1), submarine-launched
ballistic missiles (section 2), cruise missiles (section 3), and long-range aviation (section 4).
2. Pertinent concealment, camouflage, and deception activity is included in the discus-
sion oft a various substantive areas.
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
This list in its entirety is UNCLASSIFIED
ABM Antiballistic missile
ALCM Air-launched cruise missile
ARD(D) Floating drydock
ASAT Antisatellite
ASM Air-to-surface missile
CAN/CAP Canister/capsule
CSF Complex support facilities
GSE Ground support equipment
HE High explosives
ICBM Intercontinental ballistic missile
LAD Launch assist device
LCF Launch control facility
LRA Long-range aviation
MSPT Multisystem propellant transporter
MSTC Missile/space test center
MTC Missile test center
NMTC Naval missile test center
NPIC National Photographic Interpretation Center
NWPG Nuclear weapons proving ground
PAT Payload-associated transporter
PBV Postboost vehicle
POE Piece(s) of equipment
R&D Research and development
RP Reporting position
RTP Rail-to-road transfer point
SAL Strategic arms limitation
SALT Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
SLBM Submarine-launched ballistic missile
SNA Soviet naval aviation
SSB Fleet ballistic missile submarine
SSBN Nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine
SSGN Nuclear-powered guided missile submarine
SSN Nuclear-powered submarine
VLF Very low frequency
YRSN Nuclear ship support barge
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Strategic Land-Based
Missiles
(1 September-30 November 1979)
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OFFENSIVE MISSILE ACTIVITY
Modernized SS-11
4. ~ Complete coverage was obtained at five of the six complexes. At Teykovo SSM Com- 25X1
plex, all components were imaged except launch sites 23B and 30B.
5. Periodic maintenance was observed at five of the complexes and involved a total of five 25X1
launch groups.
6. During the early part of the reporting period the sightings of netting/canvas remained 25X1
about the same as reported in the previous summary report. Toward the end of the reporting period
the netting/canvas was probably removed before the snows began.
Drovyanaya
7. = All components of the complex were imaged. Periodic maintenance was observed in 25X1
Launch Group H during October and November.
Gladkaya
8. All components of the complex were imaged. Periodic maintenance was observed in
during August and September. Unidentified activity was observed at site 451 on
The silo door was open and the top of the SS=11 missile canister was visible in 25X1
the silo aperture. Nine trucks and one vehicle/POE were on the silo apron.
Olovyannaya
9. 0 All components of the complex were imaged. unidentified material at 25X1
launch group control site 17E has been stored on the access road inside the security fence. 25X1
an unusually high number of missile-associated railcars were observed at 25X1
the RTP and the CSF-Rail. As many as 26 missile railcars and 37 propellant railcars were observed.
All components of the complex were imaged.
This is an annual occurrence within this launch complex. Periodic
maintenance continued in Launch Group H during August.
Svobodnyy
All components of the complex were imaged. Periodic maintenance was observed in
Launch Group H.
Teykovo
12. All components of the corn lex were imaged except 23B and 30B. Periodic mainte-
nance continued in Launch Grou H.
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13. L___] All components of the complex were imaged. Modernization of Launch Group D was 25X1
completed during this period. Premodernization activity consisting of intersite cable trenching contin-
ued in Launch Group E.
14. ~_ All components of the Kostroma and Yedrovo SSM Complexes were imaged except 25X1
launch site 120R at Yedrovo and launch site 32J at Kostroma.
15. The number of completed SS-17 type IIIH silos was 120, the number of type IIIH silos
under conversion was 30, and the number of SS-11 type IIID silos was 50.
16. Twelve LCFs were operational, three were under construction, and five remained 25X1
inactive/backfilled.
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At that time the conversion of the two groups at Yedrovo and the one at 25X1
Kostroma was nearly complete. The conversion should be externally complete; however, imagery has
not been available to confirm this.
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Total SS-11 SS-17 Groups Under
Groups Groups Groups Conversion
Yedrovo 11 0 9 2
Kostroma 9 5 3 1
I X Complete
J X Complete
K X Complete
L X Complete
M X Complete
N X Ucon
0 X Complete
P X Complete
Q X Complete
R X Complete
T X Ucon
I X Complete
J X Abandoned
K X Complete
L X Complete
M X Backfilled
N X Abandoned
0 X Backfilled
P X Ucon
Q X Backfilled
18.~ All components of the complex except launch site 32J were imaged. Conversion was 25X1
nearly complete in Launch Group P, and construction was continuing on LCF PP. No activity was
observed at the inactive/backfilled launch control silos. possible silo refurbishment was 25X1
observed at launch site 110Q. The silo door was open, and the exhaust deflector ring was out on the
side of the apron. A truck-mounted crane and a truck were on the silo apron. Dirt/canvas was around
the empty silo aperture, extending onto and on both sides of the open silo door and down the sides of
the apron embankment next to the personnel access hatch.
19. ~~ All components of the complex except launch site 120R were imaged. Conversion was
nearly complete in Launch Groups N and T. Construction continued on 'LCFs NN and TT. The launch
control capsules had been placed in the silos. Periodic maintenance was underway in Launch Group M
during August.
SS-11 and SS-19
20. Complete coverage was obtained at three of the four complexes, and partial coverage 25X1
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21. = The number of completed IIIG silos was 320, the number under construction was 40, 25X1
and the number undergoing modification was 40. The number of IIID silos remained at 50.
22. = Twenty-eight LCFs were operational, four remained under construction, and four 25X1
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SS-11 SS-19 Groups Under Groups Under
Total Groups Groups Groups Conversion Modification
Kozelsk 11 5 6 - -
Tatischevo 12 8 4 -
Derazhnya 9 3 6 - 2
Pervomaysk 9 3 6 - 2
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Under Under LCF
SS-11 SS-19 Conversion Modification
Kozelsk
G X Complete
H X Complete
X Complete
X Complete
K X Backfilled
L X Complete
M X Backfilled
N X Complete
0 X Backfilled
P X Backfilled
Q X Backfilled
Tatishchevo
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B X
C X
D X
E
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G X
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J
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Complete
Complete
Complete
Ucon
Complete
Complete
Ucon
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Ucon
Ucon
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Derazhnya
A X X Undergoing
modification
B X Complete
C X X Undergoing
modification
D X Complete
E X Complete
F X Complete
G X Complete
H X Complete
I X Complete
Pervomaysk
A X Complete
B X X Undergoing
modification
C X Complete
D X X Undergoing
modification
E X Complete
F X Complete
G X Complete
H X Complete
I X Complete
23. ~ All components of the complex were imaged. No activity was observed at backfilled
LCFs KK, MM, 00, PP, or QQ. Probable periodic maintenance was underway at launch sites 970 and
1060 in November. Most of the vehicles and POE at the sites and in the temporary support areas were
canvas covered. unidentified activity was observed at launch site 64L. Nine vehicles
were on the silo apron, and four house trailers were in a temporary support area outside the site
security fence.
24. All components of the complex were imaged
four LCFs (EE, HH, JJ, and KK) were in various stages of construction, while the
four launch groups were being converted the modified IIIG headworks had been installed
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at five of the ten sites in Launch Group I, and the sites were nearly complete; at four other launch
sites, silo wall sections and modified IIIG headworks were on the aprons. launch site 25X1
841 was externally complete. The silo door was open, and the exhaust deflector ring was just off the
apron.
25. the modified IIIG headworks had been installed at eight launch 25X1
sites in Launch Group E, and the sites were nearly complete. At launch site 120E the modified IIIG
headworks was on the apron, and at launch site 122E two wall sections and the modified IIIG
headworks were on the apron. Conversion of Launch Groups H, J, and K was in the early stages.
Derazhnya
26. ~ Approximately 62 percent of the components of the complex were imaged during the 25X1
reporting period. all of the silos in Launch Group D were externally complete. A 25X1
propellant loading operation was underway at launch site 5D, and two MSPTs were backed up to the
open silo. Eighteen other vehicles were also onsite. when Launch Group C 25X1
was last observed, modification was in the early stage. In Launch Group A, only LCF AA and launch
sites 6A and 8A were imaged during the reporting period, Modification was also in an 25X1
early stage at these sites.
Pervomaysk
27. All components of the complex were imaged. Modification of LCF AA and five launch 25X1
Launch Group A was complete. When the other five launch sites were last observed 25X1
modification was nearly complete. Modification of Launch Groups B and D was 25X1
in the early stages. Probable periodic maintenance was underway in Launch Group C in August. Most
of the vehicles and POE at LCF CC, both onsite and in the temporary support area were canvas/net
covered. two type IV warhead vans were at launch site 24C. several of the 25X1
IIIG components in the silo materials receiving. area, as well as the SS-19 GSE in the RTP, were
canvas covered.
SS-18 Complexes
28. Complete coverage was obtained at all six complexes during the reporting period. All 25X1
308 launch silos and all the RTPs and support facilities were imaged. The number of completed IIIF
silos has increased to 242 five-ten-silo groups, and 32 six-silo groups. The remaining 66 silos were all
under constructio The number of completed type III LCFs is 37. Construc- 25X1
tion continued at all six training sites.
SS-18 Conversion Status
Aleysk
Total
Groups/Sites
5/30
Under Conversion
Groups/Sites
1/6
Mod-4
at RTP
Yes
Dombarovskiy
10/64
1/6
Yes
Imeni Gastello
8/52
2/12
Yes
Kartaly
7/46
2/12
Yes
Uzhur
10/64
2/12
Yes
Zhangiz-Tobe
8/52
3/18
Yes
Total
48/308
11/66
Conversion Status by Complex
Aleysk
A X
B X
C X
D X
E
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
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*Launch Group F was probably completed during November 1979.
Aleysk
30. All components of the complex were observed during the reporting period. Conversion 25X1
activity had been completed in Launch Group D during September 1979. Launch Group E remained in
the earl -to-mid stages of construction. Evidence of an SS-18 silo loading was observed at launch site
24D An empty CAN/CAP silo loader, a MAZ crane, and a cargo truck were near the 25X1
silo door. The Mod-4-associated shipping container was observed at the RTP 25X1
This followed the September sighting of the PAT at the RTP.
Dombarovskiy
31. All components of the complex were observed. Conversion was completed in Launch 25X1
Group I during November as conversion of Launch Group continued. Evidence of an SS-18 silo
loading was seen at launch site 50H A CAN/CAP silo loader and an SS-18 25X1
missile on a CAN/CAP transporter were on the silo apron. At launch site 51H a probable PBV-
associated operation was underway. A PAT was backed up near the closed silo door, and a MAZ-543
transporter with an SS-18 upper canister section was nearby.
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32. I The entire complex was imaged during the reporting period. Conversion had been 25X1
completed at launch site 33F The remaining five launch sites and LCF FF were 25X1
undergoing final grading and landscaping when last observed in mid-October. Conversion was continu-
ing in Launch Groups G and H.
33. _ Six Mod-4-associated shipping containers were at the RTP from early September 25X1
through the latter part of October.
Kartaly
34. All components of the complex were imaged. Conversion of Launch Group E was 25X1
completed during September, and conversion continued in Launch Groups F and G. An indication of a
silo loading exercise was seen at launch site 36E A CAN/CAP silo loader and several 25X1
support vehicles were near the closed silo door. at Launch Site 21C, an SS-18 upper 25X1
canister section on a MAZ-543 transporter, a MAZ crane, a type V warhead transporter, and seven
vehicles were near the closed silo door. This activity was probably related to periodic maintenance.
35. Six Mod-4-associated shipping containers and three SS-18 missiles and associated 25X1
upper canister sections were seen in the RTP from September through mid-October. (The Mod-4-
associated PAT still has not been identified at the complex.)
36. ~ All components of the complex were imaged. Conversion was completed in Launch 25X1
Group H during October and continued in Launch Groups I and J. A propellant exercise was being
conducted at launch site 47H Two MSPTs were backed up to the open silo, and 12 25X1
other support vehicles were also present. at launch site 43G, a probable PBV- 25X1
associated operation was seen. A PAT was backed up near the closed silo door; a MAZ crane and an
SS-18 upper canister section on a MAZ-543 transporter were nearby.
Zhangiz-Tobe
37. _ All components of the complex were imaged. Final grading and landscaping was 25X1
underway at Launch Group F when it was seen in the latter part of October; the group should have
been completed by the end of this reporting period. Conversion continued in Launch Groups G and H.
MISSILE TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES
Tyuratam
38. 0 Strategic missile activity observed at the Tyuratam MSTC during this reporting 25X1
period included the continuing conversion of SS-11 launch site L4 to an SS-17 launch site; the contin-
uing lack of activity at destroyed launch sites L6 (SS-11) and V2 (SS-17); the lack of any ASAT-
related activity at Space Launch Site G1 A/B; the continuing construction activity in the support area
of Space Launch Site G1 A/B; the probable missile unloading activity at SS-9 launch site K2; the
possible overburden test on the silo door at SS-18 launch site R13; and prelaunch and postlaunch
activity associated with two SS-17 launches, five SS-18 launches, and two SS-19 launches.
39. The conversion of SS-11 launch site L4 to an SS-17 launch site has progressed to the 25X1
late stage of construction. It should be completed b January 1980. the last of the 25X1
three silo sleeves had been installed in the silo the silo door pocket and silo door 25X1
had been installed on the silo. the gantry crane was being dismantled, 25X1
work was progressing on the final grading for the silo apron. Launch site L4 apparently will 25X1
be a standard type IIIH modified (without a headworks) launch silo.
40. SS-11 launch site L6 has
silo headworks
been seen at the site since the explosion.
remained cratered since a controlled explosion destroyed the 25X1
no activity had 25X1
41. There has been no change at launch site V2 which was destroyed by an SS-17 launch- 25X1
related explosion the netting was still covering the cratered 25X1
silo area and nearby debris. No change has occurred on the corner of the site support building since it
was removed in mid-May 1979.
42. 0 During this period, no launches occurred from Space Launch Site G1 A/B, and no 25X1
launch vehicle activity was observed that would indicate an impending ASAT launch at the site. The
movement and observation of GSE at the two launch pads, including Missile rail transporters, a
possible missile load simulator, and a van-bodied checkout trailer, is considered standard operational
site activity and not an indicator for an impending launch.
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43. ~ In the site support area of Space Launch Site G1 A/B, a probable SL-11 launch
vehicle storage building and a railspur turning-Y were under construction. The six-bay, rail-served
storage building was in the midstage of construction and was about 86 meters long by 37 meters wide.
It could house as many as six launch vehicles. The railspur turning-Y is between the launch pads and
the payload assembly and checkout building.
44. A probable missile unloading operation had occurred at SS-9 launch site K2 on 4
October. An SS-9 silo loader and two canvas-covered first- and second-stage transporters were depart-
ing the site, indicating that the silo had probably been unloaded. However, other possibilities could be
a missile exchange or training activity. Vehicle activity at the launch site was observed
45. A possible overburden test on the silo door at SS-18 launch site R13 occurred during
late October. material (dirt, sand, or gravel) about one to two meters deep was
observed mostly on the silo door pocket around the perimeter at the closed silo door. Some of the
material had spilled onto the silo apron. Three small van trailers were on the silo apron.
ame trailers were on the apron, the silo door, was open, and no material was observed.
the material appeared to be flattened out and some had spilled onto the silo door. =
ossible test had occurred, as the silo door was then open. Most of the material was still
on the silo door pocket and silo apron. Some of the material could have fallen into the silo, which may
or may not have been loaded with a canister containing a missile. It is possible that a device to catch
debris was also being tested. When the site was last observed no changes had
occurred.
46. During this reporting period, a correlation was made between seven of the nine known
ICBM launches from Tyuratam and their specific launchers. A lack of postlaunch coverage precludes a
correlation of the last two launches during this period. Table 1 summarizes the launch activity.
47. Strategic missile activity observed during the reporting period at the Plesetsk MSTC
included the identification of a second possible silo sleeve at launch site 28 and continuing refurbish-
ment/modification at launch site 11.
48. New activity at weapons-related support facilities included the sighting of two uni-
dentified railcars or objects on railcars in the SS-16 area of the Missile Handling Facility and the
observation of two type IIIH silo doors and two type IIIH silo door pockets at the silo materials
receiving area in the SS-13 area of the Missile Handling Facility.
49. 0 Construction at launch site 28 was continuing at a moderate pace.
possible construction material had been offloaded on the southeast apron. A vertical, canvas-covered
cylinder, was on the southeast apron south of the
previously reported cylinder (possible silo sleeve). The diameter of the
I cylinder suggests that it might also be a silo sleeve. A possible lowboy trailer and prime mover
were in front of the vertical cylinder. A truck and a mobile crane were also on the apron.
the two aforementioned cylinders, last seen on
= were no longer present. The two cylinders were either emplaced in the silo shaft or had been
removed from the site. A circular, peak-roofed environmental cover had been placed over the southeast
silo. Planking, which covered the northwest silo, was being removed.
52. Construction was continuing on the site security building. Security fencing for site 28
has not been completed.
53. F__] Conversion/modification has not resumed
and launch site 22
site 20
At launch site 11, activity occurred mainly at the south silo of this dual-silo R&D site.
The silo door was seen open
a mobile crane and a small vehicle were on the south silo apron. __]the boom o the mobile
crane was over the silo aperture. The mobile crane remained at the south silo apron for the remainder
of the reporting period. Trucks were seen on the northern silo apron throughout the reporting period.
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Table 1. Tyuratam ICBM Launch Activity
Vehicle Type*
SS-17 (Mod-1 Variant) 14 Sep 79
a new LAD was observed in
the usual onsite impact zone
SS-17 (Mod-1 Variant) 15 Nov 79
a new LAD was observed
SS-18 (Mod-4) 17 Oct 79
in the usual onsite impact zone
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SS-18 (Mod-4) 29 Nov 79
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***A likely site for one of the launches is R4. At R4 on 17 Nov, a propellant operation was underway; 4 MSPTs and 5 trucks were
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Facility, the previously reported possible rail dolly was
building. The dolly remained in the same location
unidentified special-purpose railcars or objects on railcars
the four-bay, missile-hold building.
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facility was next imaged, the canvas-covered cylinder was no longer present. The prime mover and the
lowboy trailer remained Possibly the same vertical cylinder was observed at launch
site 28
58. ~ Construction was continuing on the new silo materials receiving area in the SS-13
receiving and checkout area. two type IIIH silo doors and two type IIIH silo
door pockets were observed under the gantry in the silo materials receiving area. The silo doors
appeared to have a slightly modified top plate with a hexagonal protrusion. The IIIH components may
be for launch site 28, where two silos have been under construction, or the components may be for
launch site 14 or launch site 22, where former type IIIE silos are undergoing conversion/modification.
These IIIH components were present when the facility was last imaged.
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that a new solid-propellant ICBM will be assembled in this area.
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Sary-Shagan Missile Test Center
Launch Complex B
GALOSH (ABM-1B) launch positions C1 and C3 were observed with new launchers assembled
launcher had been assembled No changes/modifications of the new launchers have been
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During this reporting period, Complex B was observed 24 times
respectively- The launcher at C2 had been dismantled and the new
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Launch Complex D was obs
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At Complex D, the sliding shelter on the B-1 building, the 25X1
probable laser facility, was closed each time it was imaged. Throughout this reporting period, the
inflatable cover over the radome at the EGG HEAD radar remained deflated, showing the longitudinal
ribbing on the radome. On the coverages which included the American-deck water coolers, no vapors
were observed.
Launch Complex F
69. I Launch Complex F was observed 30 times
activity continued. At silo 4E, the split doors had been removed from their door rails
and had been reinstalled
70. L____kt aboveground launch position 3A, a su ort vehicle was observed perpendicular to
the launch tube/canister on imagery the la was in the
vertical position, and a probable SH-08 missile was protruding from it. the launch
tube/canister was in the horizontal position, and the missile was no longer present. No indications of a
launch were observed.
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consisted of a flame bucket and a foundation for the possible emplacement of a second launch tube/-
canister.
Operations Support Base
72. The Operations Support Base was observed seven times
servicing apron in the Explosives and Solid Propellant Handling Facility.
R&D Radar Facilities 1, 2, and 3
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74. ~ At R&D Radar Facility 1, construction on the new radar building was externally
complete; however, the large crane remained in front of the radar. A circular concrete pad with a
probable calibration tower had been constructed at the end of the cable conduit which had previously
been under construction in front of the radar. The conduit was earth covered during the reporting
period. An unidentified structure, possibly for calibration, was under construction 820 meters in front
of the radar building.
75. = There were no apparent changes to R&D Radar Facilities 2 and 3 during this reporting
period.
R&D Complex
76. The R&D complex was observed 11 tim The coelostat beam
director at Facility A was covered by the es dome throughout the reporting period.
The dome has not been observed in the lower window The use of the cooling
ponds appeared to have ceased with the coming of winter. Construction of the north building contin-
ued.
77. I Preliminary preparations for explosives testing were observed at Facility B during the
reporting period, but no actual tests were observed after the series, reported in the previous SAL
Summary report, which appeared to have been concluded in August 1979.
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80. I Dismantlement/modification, consisting of the removal of the vertical pillars and
baseplates of the GALOSH launchers, was observed at each of the four ABM launch complexes during
the reporting period (see the following table). At each of the four complexes, all eight launchers along
the outer row (launch positions 2 and 3) were dismantled. Launch complexes E24, E31, and E33 were
last observed On that date, all eight launchers along the inner row (launch positions 1
and 4) were occupied by GALOSH ABM canisters. Launch Complex E05 was last observed
six of the eight launchers along the inner row were occupied by GALOSH ABM canisters at
GALOSH
Launch Complex Date Launchers Canisters Launchers
Observed Observed Engaged Dismantled
E05 5 Sep
15 Oct
E24 18 Sep
13 Oct
E31 21 Sep
12 Oct
13 Oct
E33 2 Sep
12 Oct
13 Oct
81. I The Borovsk ABM Support Facility was observed three times
Forty-two GALOSH ABM canisters were observed and 43 GALOSH ABM canisters
were observed Construction was continuing on the clerestory building
and on the large building foundation inside the east entrance to the facility.
82. The CAT HOUSE battle management radar facility was observed
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Construction was continuing around the radar buildings, and large quanti- 25X1
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construction of support buildings was continuing.
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The Lyaki Phased-Array Radar Facility
Construction of this facility was continuing.
85. O he Sary-Shagan Probable Phased-Array Radar North
Construction of this facility was continuing.
The Sary-Shagan HEN HOUSE Facility
New panels were being installed on the right antenna building of dual HEN HOUSE Radar C.
The Mishelevka HEN HOUSE Radar Facility
No significan
The Sevastopol HEN HOUSE; Radar Facility
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Submarine Production
88. Usable satellite imagery of the Severodvinsk complex was obtained on 19 occasions during this 25X1
reporting
89. 0 A D-III SSBN (probably unit 9) was at the fitting-out quay for additional post-sea-trials 25X1
maintenance and adjustment this submarine had de- 25X1
parted the Severodvinsk complex, probably enroute to its North Fleet operating base.
An additional D-III SSBN (probably unit 10) was at the fitting-out quay between
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submarine also departed the Severodvinsk complex, probably enroute to its North Fleet operating base.
91.
flotation device supports were positioned along launch rail C in
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12 flotation device supports had been
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A high count of at least four submarine pressure hull sections was observed in the staging area 25X1
behind construction hall 1 during this reporting period
a pressure hull section with an outside 25X1
was on the rail spur extending 25X1
into fabrication building 1. This hull section is smaller than any known SSBN-program hull section and be
intended for the SSGN believed to be under construction in construction hall 1. maan 25X1
unidentified pressure hull section with a dome-shaped end cap was under staging shed A. 25X1
an additional pressure hull section but without the end cap 25X1
was observed under staging shed B. The submarine construction program for which these two hull sections are
intended is unknown.
94. No indications of Delta-series SSBN construction were observed at Komsomolsk Shipyard 25X1
Amur 199 during this reporting period.
95. ~Evidence supporting the construction of a new-series SSBN in construction hall 3 at Severod- 25X1
vinsk continued to be seen during this period. The hull section and two covers seen on the staging platforms
behind construction hall 3 during the previous reporting period remained in the same approximate positions
throughout this reporting period. the transverser carriage was aligned with the northernmost 25X1
loading rail into construction hall 3, and the doors into the hall were open; however, no hull sections were
observed. a possible one-hole, internal missile-bay deck plate, similar to the plate 25X1
seen in October 1977, was observed in the staging area adjacent to fabrication building 1. Detailed mensuration
of an outer hull plate on a railcar adjacent to the winch house indicates that this plate is larger 25X1
than the plates previously observed on D-series SSBNs and is probably intended for the large, new-class SSBN
under construction in construction hall 3. The plate had a chord 25X1
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96. 0 Construction continued throughout this reporting period on the launch dock support ledges in 25X1
front of construction hall 3, on the structures, outside the basin walls, which are aligned with the support ledges,
and on the two pillar-supported platforms outside the launch basin a probable load-bearing 25X1
stress test was being conducted on the northernmost set of launch rails in front of construction hall 3. Two
flotation devices were placed on the rails in a manner similar to the weighted test conducted on the transverser
carriage behind construction hall 3 in October 1978.
97. Construction continued on the new quays, the cranes, the flat-roofed structure over the staging 25X1
platforms at Shipyard 402, and the new repair hall/open repairways at Shipyard Yagry Island.
98. ~ Y-class SSBNs. The two dismantled Y-class submarines remained at the main quay, Shipyard 25X1
Yagry Island, with water being pumped from their hulls throughout this reporting period.
99. at least the upper portion of the number-one starboard missile tube had been 25X1
removed from the Y-I SSBN that had been placed on the south ledge of the ship-lifting basin 25X1
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100. L___] Dismantlement of the Y-I SSBN at Petrovka Naval Base and Shipyard was completed during 25X1
this reporting period.
101. the Y-I SSBN was moved from the ship-lifting basin 25X1
shelf to the open repairway adjacent to the covered repair hall. Four missile tubes (port and starboard numbers
one and eight) had been removed. No significant change in the status of the submarine was observed 0 25X1
and stern sections. the missile bay section of the submarine was moved to one of the 25X1
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which three tubes were removed during January 1978. A floating crane was alongside for most of the reporting
period. The submarine had been moved into the open ARD(D) but had been removed 25X1
SSBN Overhauls
103. b-class SSBNs. Minor maintenance continued on the D-I SSBN at Severodvinsk Shipyard 402 25X1
throug the submarine had departed the Severodvinsk complex. Overhaul of the 25X1
D-I SSBN at Shipyard Yagry Island continued throughout this reporting period the subma- 25X1
rine was in the center of the ship-lifting basin. Transfer dollies arranged on the north ledge of the basin 0 25X1
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104. A D-I SSBN had arrived at Pala G* I for probable overhaul/refueling. ;25X1
105. a Y-class SSBNs. Four Y-I SSBNs were in various stages of overhaul and refueling at Shipyard
Yagry Island during this reporting period. Two Y-I SSBNs remained inside the repair halls, and the Y-I SSBN
that had been undergoing overhaul since May 1978 was removed from the north bay of repair hall 1
submarine has been undergoing postoverhaul fitting-out at the west quay since
was removed from the south bay of repair hall 1
The Y-I SSBN that
was probably the same
submarine that was returned to the repair hall during this reporting period. This submarine continued to
undergo postoverhaul fitting-out and maintenance at Shipyard Yagry Island and the Nuclear Submarine Special
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ship-lifting basin, it had been placed in the north bay of repair hall 1. The 25X1
reason for the submarine's return to the repair hall and the expected duration of the return are unknown;
however, outer hull cuts in the vicinity of the reactor compartments indicate that corrective reactor work is
probably required a Vala AOS liquid radiological waste carrier and a rectangular support 25X1
barge were alongside the submarine, and connecting lines were attached to the reactor area.
when the submarine had been cut into three sections, separating the missile bay section from the bow 25X1
the remaining missile tubes and part of the pressure hull had been removed from the missile bay 25X1
and had departed the base 25X1
indicate that the submarine will be placed inside the south bay of repair hall 2, which was vacated when 2bA1
Except for a brief period at the calibration facility at Shipyard 402 this
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Facility ontinued throughout this reporting period. It had been expected that this 25X1
submarine would be placed in the north bay of repair hall 1 at Shipyard Yagry Island; however, its overhaul
schedule will now be delayed by the return of the previously overhauled unit to the repair hall.
107. One of the four Y-I SSBNs in various stages of overhaul and refueling at Petrovka remained 25X1
inside the repair hall. Postoverhaul fitting-out continued on two Y-I SSBNs. One of these submarines was
moved to the Nuclear Submarine Special Support Facility and remained there throughout the reporting period.
The second submarine remained at the main quay. No significant external activity was observed on either unit.
The fourth unit remained at the slanted pier with reactor access sheds over the reactor areas. Transfer dollies,
which were being positioned on the ship-lifting basin shel will probably be used to move this 25X1
submarine into the repair hall.
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Y-class SSBN completed overhaul/refueling at Pala Guba, and an additional one had 25X1
for probable overhaul/refueling. 25X1
109. I H-class SSBN. The H-II class SSBN that had been at the probable nuclear support facility at
Rosta since March 1978 was still present in early September when seen on the only imagery of the installation
obtained during this reporting period.
Tunneling
110. Activity was observed during this reporting period around the cofferdammed tunnel entrance
in Pavlovskogo Bay. water inside the cofferdam was being emptied into the bay, and bulldozers
were backfilling inside the cofferdam. This activity may indicate that the land mass between the tunnel entrance
and the cofferdam may soon be breached.
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canvas, probably for environmental protection. A support building was completed adjacent to the entrance of
the tunnel at Pala Guba. Little progress was observed on the tunnel at Guba Litsa. The tunnels at Ara Guba
were not imaged during the reporting period.
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112. { (Launch Facility B. No change or activity has been observed at the facility.
113. I (Launch Facility D. Probable missile-related test activity
railcar was immediately north of the erector/loader mechanism. One of
the three sections of the cover over the erector/loader had been removed and placed nearby, presumably to
facilitate loading operations. A rectangular structure was over the launch tube area, and several other objects,
possibly component crates or canisters, were also near the launch tube. This was the first observation of test-
114. Other significant activity included installation of the third (and final) section of the cover over
the erecting mec anism. (This is the same section which had been removed prior The cover
will not only provide environmental protection but will effectively screen from overhead view any activity in the
covered area.
the solid fence or wall which forms the inner security perimeter had been
rebuilt and relocated. There are also two outer wire fences to provide additional security.
116. Balaklava Submarine Base and Ship Repair Yard-that part of the Test Center directly
connected with SLBM and cruise missile popup testing
The most significant development was the removal of the missile tubes and door
assemblies from the SLBM popup barge (platform 8 These were partially
canvas covered and were still present on the dock near the popup barge
he Golf V SSB, probably used as a popup test platform,
presumably engaged in test operations. During this same period one of the SLBM transporters had
been moved from its usual parking place at Balaklava Test Center to a position near the missile checkout
building, along with two mobile cranes. Three telemetry vans were also in the missile handling area on 3
September. The vans were returned to instrumentation site 1 This activity and the presence of
a probable missile railcar at the submarine base were further indications of missile-related
programs probably involving SLBM popup testing.
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Production
CRUISE MISSILE DEVELOPMENT
117. ~ Construction is continuing at the Ivankovskiy Guided Missile Plant, where a probable new 25X1
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of construction on the roof of the propulsion test building. Construction of an air intake completes the evidence
that the engine test cell in the building is being modified. Construction continued during this period on the
possible laboratory/test building at the plant.
Testing
118. = The new cruise missile at Launch Facility A of Nenoksa Naval Missile Test Center is still 25X1
undergoing tests. a loading tray was seen mounted in the tube of launcher A-1. When the 25X1
launcher the loading tray had been removed, 25X1
and a collateral source* indicated that a missile was fired from Nenoksa later that day. This has provided the
most definitive connection to date between launch positions A-]I/A-2 and the new cruise missile program.
119. A second loading tray, somewhat similar to the first, was seen at Launch Facility A in early 25X1
October. While the first loading tray has been associated with launchers A-1 and A-2, the second loading tray
appears to be associated with the large building-like structure north of these launchers. This structure has been
designated as probable launch position A-5. Probable launch position A-5 has the same dimensions as half of a
weapons position on the new probable command and control ship designated 189A. This ship has been undergo-
ing fitting-out at Leningrad Shipyard Baltic Ordzhonikid 189. A loading tray, which is similar in size and
appearance to the loading tray associated with probable launch position A-5, has been seen on the quay
adjacent to the 189A.
120. Activity associated with the cruise missile program has continued at Balaklava MTC. On 7 25X1
September the cruise missile popup barge was moved from its usual position along the quay to another point
farther down a new 10-meter crate, which has been associated with the cruise 25X1
missile popup barge, was seen in the missile storage area. This was the first 10-meter crate to have been brought
to the storage area since the number of crates declined from three to one from May to June. Also, some type of
construction work has apparently begun in the storage area.
Other Missile Activity
121. Construction has continued at Feodosiya Naval Missile Support Facility throughout the 25X1
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122. Leningrad Weapons Test Facility 3 was not imaged during the reporting period.
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SAL-related Soviet air activity observed ~ 25X1
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FIRE, BEAR, and BISON aircraft activity, as well as tables showing the location and count of these aircraft on
the dates imaged. All SAL-associated Soviet LRA and SNA bases; aircraft production facilities; Akhtubinsk
Flight Test Center; the Novosibirsk Scientific Institute of Aviation (SIBNIA); and six of the nine Soviet Arctic
staging bases capable of supporting BACKFIRE were imaged during this reporting period. 25X1
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124. a fifth modified BACKFIRE B was observed at Kazan Airframe 25X1
Plant Gorbunov 22. This modified BACKFIRE B was unpainted and was probably newly produced. Seven
modified BACKFIRE B have been produced, one of which burned at Ramenskoye in May 1978. As of the most
recent coverage, five are at Kazan Airframe Plant Gorbunov 22, ,and one is at Ramenskoye Flight Test Center.
125. 0 No significant changes in BACKFIRE count were noted at either Akhtubinsk or Ramenskoye 25X1
Flight Test Centers.
126. The count of BACKFIRE B at Poltava Airfield., an LRA-associated base, has stabilized at 20. 25X1
An ASM exercise was in progress at Poltava Three BACKFIRE B were observed 25X1
(one on the dispersal taxiway) with one AS-4 missile mounted under the port wing. Another AS-4 was seen on a
dolly behind the port wing of a BACKFIRE B in a revetment. The previously reported probable maintenance/-
support building under construction in the dispersal area was in the advanced stages of construction. The
interior floor area of this building has been hard surfaced, and concrete blocks were being laid in the area
linking the building to the dispersal taxiway.
127. At Soltsy Airfield, an LRA-associated installation, the BACKFIRE B count has stabilized at 25X1
19. During the last reporting period, the highest number of BACKFIRE B seen there was 18. An environmental
maintenace shelter has been constructed in the maintenance area at this base 25X1
This shelter is large enough to permit only the nose section of the BACKFIRE to be LZDA I
placed inside the shelter for maintenance. Possible dismantling of the CLEAT D (bort number 76476) based at
Soltsy when both outer wing panels had been removedF_ -1 25X1
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Twelve BACKFIRE B were observed at Belaya Airfield, an LRA-associated installation,
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BACKFIRE B stabilized at ten during November. Construction continued on three revetted hardstands. When
these are completed, there will be 20 revetted hardstands in the BACKFIRE dispersal area.
129.0 A new high count of 32 BACKFIRE B was observed at Bykhov Airfield, an SNA-associated 25X1
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There were 20 double (three in advanced stages of construction) and seven single BACKFIRE revetted hard-
stands in the dispersal area.
August
Eighteen BACKFIRE B were seen at Oktyabryskoye Airfield, an SNA-associated base, during
and through the end of this period, the BACK-
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131. The count of BACKFIRE remained at five BACKFIRE A and two BACKFIRE B at 25X1
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Nikolayev Kulbakino Airfield, four BACKFIRE B were observed During October and 25X1
November, the BACKFIRE B count had stabilized at three.
132. Three BACKFIRE B were seen at Dolon Airfield, an LRA BEAR base, 25X1
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associated with BACKFIRE.
133. Construction and modification was continuing on the six parking hardstands at Ostrov- 25X1
Gorokhovka Airfield, an SNA-associated installation in the Baltic Sea Fleet Air Force. These hardstands are
being configured in a manner similar to the BACKFIRE parking hardstands seen at Bykhov Airfield, also an
SNA-associated installation in the Baltic Sea Fleet Air Force area.
134. ~ There were no changes in the status of the static display BACKFIRE A at Irkutsk Airfield 25X1
Southeast. Moscow/Monino Airfield was not imaged during this reporting period.
135. BACKFIRE were not observed at any of the Arctic staging bases-Anadyr/Ugolnyye Kopi 25X1
Airfield, Koshka-Yavr Airfield, Markovo Airfield, Olenegorsk Airfield, Ostrov Greem-Bell Airfield, Tiksi West
Airfield, Umbozero Airfield South, Vorkuta Airfield East, or Yakutsk/Magan Airfield.
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BEAR Aircraft Activity
136. I of Uzin/Chepelevka Airfield, an LRA-associated BEAR base, re-
vealed that runway and taxiway repaired progressed sufficiently to allow the field to become operational, and
that the BEAR A and BEAR B/C regiments had returned. The BEAR A regiment had deployed to Nezhin
Airfield and the BEAR B/C regiment had deployed to Mozdok Airfield during these repairs.
A major
ASM exercise was observed at Mozdok Airfield, an LRA-associated BEAR base, on
Nine BEAR B and three BEAR C were seen with centerline-mounted AS-3 (KAN-
GAROO) missiles, and one additional AS-3 was being serviced in. the BEAR dispersal area. Fifteen AS-3 and
one AS-3 fuselage were seen in the ASM Support Facility.
138. Parking hardstands are being constructed for the BEAR and BISON at Dolon Airfield, an
LRA-associated base. Nineteen BEAR parking hardstands and three BISON parking hardstands had been
completed The BEAR A and BEAR B/C regiments were observed at usual strength during
this reporting period.
139. revealed that runway repairs had been completed and that the BEAR
D and BEAR F regiments had returned to Kipelovo Airfield, an SNA-associated base, after they had deployed
to Olenegorsk Airfield during these repairs.
140. The BEAR D/F regiment at Khorol Airfield East and the BEAR F unit at Alekseyevka
Airfield, both SNA-associated bases, were observed at usual strength during this period.
141. There was no change in the status of the static display BEAR at Irkutsk Airfield Southeast.
Moscow/Monino Airfield and Voroshilovgrad Airfield Southeast were not imaged during this reporting period.
BISON Aircraft Activity
142. No further evidence of BISON dissassembly was observed during this reporting period.
Portions of the disassembled BISON A and components of the disassembled BISON B at Ukraina Airfield were
still discernible on the hardstand in the northwestern part of the airfield. The previously reported disassembled
when it was reported as having been taken
inside a test building.
143. The BISON regiments at Engels and Ukraina Airfields were observed at usual strengths
during this reporting period.
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13
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Plant Gorbunov 22
X
12
Includes 4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
12
Includes 4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
12
Includes 4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
11
Includes 4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
13
Includes 4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
13
Includes4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
11
Includes 4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
10
Includes 5 modified BACKFIRE B
X
10
Includes 4 modified BACKFIRE B
X
7
Includes 3 modified BACKFIRE B
X
10
Includes at least 3 poss modified BACKFIRE B
X
0
Aircraft hardstands cloud covered
X
0
Aircraft hardstands cloud covered
X
11
Includes 5 modified BACKFIRE B
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in time for previous
reporting period.
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Plant Lenin 18
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1
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1
X
1
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1
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Akhtubinsk Flight
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2
Test Center
X
7*
2
1
X
1
X
6
2
1
Area airfield only
4
2
1
X
5
2
1
Area airfield only
X
5
2
1
Area airfield only
X
7*
2
1
X
7*
2
1
X.
2
Main airfield only
X
7*
2
1
X
6
2
1
X
6
2
1
X
6
1
1
X
6
1
1
X
6
1
1
X
4
2
1
Area airfield only
X
5
2
1
X
4
2
1
Area airfield only
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6
1
3
2
1
Center
X
6
1
4
2
1
X
6
1
4
3
1
Cloud covered 1 Sep - 30 Nov
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10
X
2
Heamy clouds
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19
X
2 of the 9 BACKFIRE were on the
X
8
X
2
50% of BACKFIRE dispersal area was not imaged
X
9
X
9
X
9
X
10
X
9
X
0
Heavy cloud BACKFIRE area cloud covered
X
9
X
7
X
9
X
9
I
x
9
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Clear
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18
X
2
Dispersal area not imaged
X
20
X
20
7 AS-4 in .ASM area
X
20
X
20
X
20
ASM exercise in progress
X
19
X
17
X
20
X
20
X
17
Maintenance area cloud covered
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Soltsy Airfield
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18
X
9
X
18
X
19
2 AS-4 in ASM support facility
X
19
X
1
Heavy clouds
X
19
X
19
3 AS-4 in ASM support facility
X
17
Portion of dispersal area not covered.
X
19
4 AS-4 in ASM support tacility CLEAT-D (bort no 7(j476)
being dismantled bi
X
19
X
13
Dispersal area not imaged
X
0
Heavy clouds
X
5
Heavy clouds
`Imagery not received
in time for previous
reporting period.
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2
1
2 B
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5
2
1
3
1 B fuselage and 2 undetermined fuselages observed at
X
5
2
1
1
1
2 B fuselages (1 w/probe) & 1 C fuselage observed at
aircraft repair facility
X
5
2
1
3 undetermined fuselages observed at aircraft repair
facility
X
5
2
2 B
2 undetermined fuselages observed at aircraft repair facility
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khov Airfield
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Scattered clouds
y
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22
Scattered clouds over BACKFIRE dispersal area
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29
X
29
X
0
Heavy clouds
X
10
Scattered clouds
X
32
New high count
X
29
X
32
X.
19
Scattered clouds
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Heavy clouds
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Oktyabryskoye Airfield
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17
X
18
X
17
X
18
X
18
X
13
X
18
X
17
X
7
Scattered clouds
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10
Heavy clouds
X
16
X
17
X
16
X
17
X
17
X
17
X
17
x
17
Imagery not received
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4
8
Includes 3 BEAR D, 2 BEAR F, and 4 BEAR fuselages
at aircraft repair base
Airfield
X
4
4
11
Includes 3 BEAR D and 6 BEAR F at aircraft
repair base
3
4
10
Includes 2 BEAR D and 7 BEAR F at aircraft repair base
X
2
1 poss
Heavy clouds
X
3
4
3
6
D/F
Includes 4 BEAR D, 3 BEAR F, and 1 BEAR D/F at
aircraft repair base
X
3
4
9
Includes 2 BEAR D and 6 BEAR F at aircraft repair base
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38
X
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1
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rob
21
B/C
2 pro
b
X
16
14
7
1
2
X
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/B/C
2
X
16
14
7
1
2
X
16
4
pro
1
18
/B/C
2
X
3
16
4
1
rob
18
/B/C
2
Only time BACKFIRE aircraft were seen at this airfield
durin this reporting period
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16
1
pro
1
rob
B/C
Heavy clouds
X.
16
13
7
1
Scattered clouds
X
16
/B/C
X
8
/B/C
X
17
15
3
1
X
16
2
1
18
/B/C
X
17
13
6
1
*Imagery not received
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17
6
1
14
/C
p
o
reporting period.
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17
9
4 prob
1
X
17
0
/C
X
11
13
5
X
1
/B/C
Heavy clouds
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25
13
2
X
15
3
2
X
14
4
X
11
3
Scattered clouds
X
0
0
No aircraft observed in cloud-free areas
'Imagery not received
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DATE /COVERAGE/ BACKFIRE / BEAR / BISON
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A/B/C
36
LC
BEAR regiment returned from Nezhin Airfield (BE 0233-08053)
after the resurfacing of the taxiway was completed at this airfield
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reporting period.
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A/B/C
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x
13
X
7
Heavy clouds
X
12
X
12
Scattered clouds
X
8
X
12
x
12
X
12
Partial coverage
X
12
x
12
X
12
x
11
X
12
X
12
Partial coverage
X
12
Partial coverage
X
12
X
12
X
12
Partial coverage
X
12
X
12
X
12
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0
N
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0
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X
12
X
12
X
12
X
12
X
12
X
12
X
12
Partial coverage
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12
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Partial coverage and haze
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17
X
6
15
D/F
X
20
D/F
X
21
D/F
Scattered clouds
X
21
X
13
6
D/F
Scattered clouds
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X
13
3 pro
4
I Prot
,
X
13
2
6
D/F
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8
2
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4
7
17
4
1
X
5
7
17
4
X
5
7
17
4
X
5
7
17
4
X
1
5
10
6B
7 undetermined
X
2
6
8
3
8B
2 undetermined
X
X
1
6
10
1
4 tincriptP mined
X
5
3
16
3
3B
1 undetermined
x
8
5
7
17
3
X
13 B
20 undetermined
X
X
X
7
8
16
4
X
8
7
15
3
X
4
9
17
3
'Imagery not received
in time for previous
x
5
1
11
3
16
reporting period.
X
7
7
18
4
X
7
7
17
2
3
X
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7
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5
pro
7
18
4
X
4
pro
7
9
4
6B
5 undetermined
X
5
pro
7
18
4
X
7
6
19
4
X
4
12
3
10B
9 undetermined
X
5
1
13
3
14
X
4
8
2
3B
19 undetermined
X
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X
6
6
18
pro
4
X
4
7
pro
11
4
8
X
6
1
16
3
10
X
3
pro
2
6
pro
3
12 B
7 undetermined
X
5
3
13
2
9 undetermined
X
2
6
3
12 undetermined
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7
18
3
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