DEVELOPMENT OF SOVIET AERODYNAMIC CRUISE VEHICLE--ADV-2

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• Publication Date: November 1, 1980
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Imagery analysis report
Development of Soviet Aerodynamic
Cruise Vehicle-ADV-2 (S)
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DEVELOPMENT OF SOVIET AERODYNAMIC
CRUISE VEHICLE-ADV-2 (S)
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1. (SAD) This report provides an analysis of the ground-launched aerodynamic vehicle,
designated ADV-2, currently undergoing tests in the Soviet Union. Three versions of the ADV-2
have been identified on imagery, as well as several support vehicles related to this system. The
ADV-2 and these associated support vehicles have been observed at Kapustin Yar Cruise Test
Com Iex D, Site I Figure 1), at Akhtubinsk Flight Test Center (FTC, 9FX1
and at Ramenskoye FTC Figure 2). A airframe, recently 25X1(1
observed on a BACKFIRE B aircraft at Akhtubinsk FTC, and its possible association with the
ADV-2 are also discussed in this report.
2. (SAD) This report contains two location maps, three conceptual drawings, and 15 anno-
tated photographs.
3. (SAD) The ADV-2 is a ground-launched, air-breathing, aerodynamic cruise vehicle currently
undergoing flight testing at Kapustin Yar. Three versions of the ADV-2 (ADV-2a, -2b, and -2c) have
been identified at Kapustin Yar. All three have a fuselage with a dorsal-mounted air 25X1
intake positioned ahead of the main wings and a single vertical stabilizer. The three vehicles differ from
each other primarily in the design and location of the various control/lifting surfaces .
4. (SAD) The. ADV-2a (Figure 3), which was first observed on imagery of
has control/lifting surfaces that consist of aft-mounted, clipped delta wings ai
foreplanes which have sharply tapered leading and trailing edges with rounded wingtips.
5. (SAD) The ADV-2b (Figure 4) was first observed on
mounted, clipped delta wings and a single set of foreplanes that
edges with squared wingtips.
and has aft-
leading and trailing
6. (S D) The ADV-2c (Figure 5), which had been tentatively identified as the ADV-3 on U 25X1
has a single set of foreplanes similar in appearance to those of the ADV-26: however, 25X1
the wings of the ADV-2c are a simple delta design and are not the clipped delta observed on the
other two versions.
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KAPUSTIN
YAR
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KAPUSTIN YAR CRUISE
TEST COMPLEX D, SITE 1
AKHTUBINSK
FLIGHT TEST CENTER
AKHTUBINSK/VLADIMIROVKA
AREA AIRFIELD
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FIGURE 1. LOCATIONS OF AKHTUBINSK FLIGHT TEST CENTER AND KAPUSTIN YAR CRUISE TEST COMPLEX D. SITE 1.
USSR
AKHTUBINSK/VLADIMIROVKA
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Two Sets of
Foreplanes
ADV-2a
Length (overall)
Max
fuselage diam
Wing span
Nose-to-wing
leading edge
Wing root chord
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Length (overall)
Max
fuselage diam
Wing span
Nose-to-wing
leading edge
Wing root chord
FIGURE 4. ADV-2b ON LAUNCHER, KAPUSTIN YAR CRUISE TEST COMPLEX D, SITE 1
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Single Set of
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Length (overall)
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8. (S/D) In addition to the three versions of the ADV-2, several support vehicles associated
with this program have been identified.
9. (S/D) The ADV-2 launcher (Figure 6) is a~ long, double-axle trailer of unusual 25X1
appearance. A raised cradle on which an ADV-2 would be placed is centerline mounted on the
trailer and is No blast shield/deflector was observed on the launcher.
ADV-2 Transporter
10. (S/D) The ADV-2 transporter (Figure 7)
double-axle trailer 25X1
which is usually observed canvas covered. The canvas is draped over a light framework which gives
this vehicle a ribbed appearance. This transporter has often been attached to a KRAZ-214/-255
prime mover.
ADV-2 Checkout Van/Trailer
II. (S/D) A
of Ramenskoye FTC. An ADV-2 transporter and an ADV-2 checkout 25X1
system checkout of the ADV-2, has also been identified. This chamfer-roofed van/trailer has eight
vents, four along each side of the chamfer roof, and two boxlike protrusions, one on the aft
portion of the roof and one on the front of the van/trailer. A KRAZ-214/-255 prime mover has
usually been observed attached to the van/trailer.
Historical Development
12. (S/D) The earliest evidence of the ADV-2 program was provided on imagery of 25X1
van/trailer (Figure 9) were at the southeast end of the Tupolev area on those
observation of ADV-2-associated equipment at Kapustin Yar occurred on when an 25X1
ADV-2 transporter was south of launch pad D-3. A possible ADV-2 transporter was also at the
air-to-surface missile (ASM) support facility of Akhtubinsk FTC on 25X1
13. (S/D) The first observation of an actual ADV-2 (a probable ADV-2a) on an ADV-2
launcher occurred on at Kapustin Yar. The ADV-2a and launcher were on launch 25X1
pad D-3 and, with few exceptions, have usually been observed there since.
14. (S/D) Although an ADV-2 checkout van/trailer was
two such vehicles were observed
observed at Kapustin Yar until
The launcher and an ADV-2 transporter were observed in the Tupolev
range navigational aid, was first observed at Kapustin Yar. T
subsequent coverages of Kapustin Yar (Figure 10).
15. (S/D) A
FTC on
area through
at Ramenskoye as early as 1974 and
DV-2 checkout van/trailer was 25X1
an RSBN-4N, a Soviet short- 25X1
e RSBN-4N has been present on all
second, canvas-covered ADV-2 launcher was first observed at Ramenskoye
were subsequently observed
canvas covered and parked
(Figure 12).
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(Figure II). A second launcher and a second ADV-2 transporter
south of and adjacent to the first ADV-2 launcher through
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at Kapustin Yar. The ADV-2b was on the second ADV-2 launcher, which had been 25X1
moved to its firing position on the northeast end of the launch pad. An ADV-2b was subsequently
observed there throughout the remainder of 1979 and early 1980. Only one ADV-2 transporter was
observed at Kapustin Yar on However, same-day coverage of the ASM support 25X1
facility at Akhtubinsk FTC revealed the presence of an ADV-2 trans orter. An ADV-2 transporter
was observed at Akhtubinsk on several subsequent coverages until 25X1
17. airframe was observed on a BACKFIRE 25X1
B in the Tupolev area of Ramenskoye FTC. The airframe was mounted under the port wing of the
BACKFIRE, but no control/lifting surfaces could be identified. 25X1
The BACKFIRE B with the 25X1
airframe and an ADV-2 checkout van/trailer may have been at Akhtubinsk as early as 25X1
however, this could not be confirmed due to the poor interpretability of the imagery. On 25X1
an ADV-2 checkout van/trailer was adjacent to the airframe at Akhtubinsk. The 25X1
airframe was observed repeatedly at Akhtubinsk (Figure 14), where it was undergoing captive flight
testing until ~~. 25X1
18. (S/D) At Kapustin Yar, the ADV-2c was first identified on~ ~ It was oh-
served on the ADV-2 launcher previously used for the ADV-2b. The last confirmed observation of
an ADV-2c was on
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19. (S/D) During June 1980, the transfer of ADV-2 equipment from Akhtubinsk FTC to
Ramenskoye FTC was observed. Two missile railcars were observed at Akhtubinsk Vladimirovka
ASM Support Facility Complex of Akhtubinsk FTC on One of the 25X1
railcars was observed with an empty, extended transfer tray (Figure 15). In addition, a probable
ADV-2 transporter was adjacent to the new five-bay hangar at Akhtubinsk. A special-purpose
train was observed on a rail siding at Akhtubinsk (Figure 16) or0 components of the train 25X1
included two missile railcars and several flatcars, two of which carried ADV-2 checkout van/trail-
ers. Two missile railcars and two ADV-2 checkout van/trailers were in the Tupolev area of
Ramenskoye FTC on In addition, a BACKFIRE B with the airframe was also 25X1
present. One of the two missile railcars was observed with a probable ADV-2 on the extended
transfer tray (Figure 17) onF__1 25X1
IMAGERY ANALYST'S COMMENTS
20. (S/D) The intended role of the ADV-2 is still unclear. This ground-launched vehicle
could be used as a reconnaissance drone, an electronics countermeasure drone, or a cruise missile.
However, an apparent correlation exists between the ground-launched ADV-2 and the airborne,
BACKFIRE-mounted airframe. The association of the ADV-2 checkout van/trailer 25X1
airframe, as well as the identification of similar navigational systems for both 25X1
and the ADV-2, suggests the correlation. It is possible that ADV-2-related technolo-
gy or the ADV-2 itself is being used in an air-launched cruise vehicle program.
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the information cutoff date, was used in the preparation of this report.
MAPS OR CHARTS
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(S) Comments and queries regarding this report are welcome. They may be directed to
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