SELECTED SOVIET LIQUID PROPELLANT ICBM R&D AND PRODUCTION FACILITIES

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Selected Soviet Liq
uid Propellant ICBM R&D and Production Facilities
SAC. USATC, Series 200, scale 1:200,000 (see sheet numbers below)
Name Coordinates
Dnepropetrovsk Missile 48-26-03N
Development Production 034-58-31E
Center (Plant 186 and
Rocket Engine Test
Facility)
Voronezh Aircraft 51-39-24N
Engine Plant 154 039-10-10E
Voronezh Rocket Engine 51-34-37N
Test Facility 039-09-45E
Perm Rocket Engine Test 58-00-54N
Facility 056-34-09E
annotated photographs, and five tables.
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ABSTRACT
1. (S/WN) This report describes recent developments at four Soviet strategic missile research and
development, production, and testin facilities involved in liquid propellant ICBM activity. It updates the
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2. (S/WN) Significant observations at these facilities include the following:
a. A framework for a long concealment structure erected over a section of railspur in the
missile/space launch vehicle (SLV) shipping area at Plant 186;
b. Major construction underway in the Utkin Design Bureau area and probable SS-9 produc-
tion lines being removed from two of the largest series production buildings at Plant 186;
c. SS-18 Mod 4 payload retrofit components at the plant for the first time and an unidentified
12- to 14-meter possible canister section in the missile/SLV shipping area of the plant on
several occasions at Plant 186;
d. Rocket engine testing underway at the large vertical test stand and a high level of activity
in the component test area at Dnepropetrovsk Rocket Engine Test Facility (RETF);
e. Major earth grading and paving activity, underway outside the RETF, possibly associated
with the probable buried propellant facility;
f. A major construction program underway in the area believed to be the Kosberg/Konopa-
tov Design Bureau at Voronezh RETF;
g. Construction continuing on a new fabrication/assembly building and several shop build-
ing additions at Voronezh Aircraft Engine Plant 154; and
h. A rocket engine test conducted at the large vertical test stand at Perm RETF.
INTRODUCTION
3. (S/WN) Each of the facilities discussed in this report (Figure 1) is involved in liquid propellant
research and development (R&D), production, and testing. Collectively, these facilities represent a signifi-
cant portion of the Soviet effort in the field of liquid propellant technology.
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BASIC DESCRIPTION
Dnepropetrovsk Missile Development Production Center
Production/Design Bureau Area (Plant 186)
4. Dnepropetrovsk Plant 186 (Figure 2) is the production plant for the SS-17 and
SS-18 ICBMs as well as other Yangel/Utkin-designed strategic missiles and SLVs. The Utkin Design Bureau
(KB), located at this plant, is credited with the design and development of the SS-4, SS-5, SS-7, SS-9, SS-17,
and SS-18 ballistic missiles and the SL-7, SL-8, SL-11, and SL-14 ballistic missile-derived SLVs. Utkin is also
involved with solid-propellant missiles including the 15Zh43 medium-solid ICBM currently under devel-
opment.1
5. (S/WN) Between early April and mid-June 1982, construction began on a long concealment
structure over two of the four railspurs in the missile/SLV shipping area (Figure 3). This is the onl area of
the plant where loaded SS-18 canister/capsule trains have been seen.
6. (S/WN) Large-scale construction activity was underway in the Utkin KB area of the plant. This
construction will provide new production floorspace for prototype and possibly series production of new
missile/space systems. The rail-served fabrication/assembly building along the east-central edge of the KB
(item 7, Figure 2) was nearing completion, and when complete, will provide approximately 25,120 square
meters of new production floorspace. In?the northeast corner of the KB, construction was continuing in
the fenced-off area of excavations and pilings. The pattern of footings suggests that one large building
will be erected in this area (item 5, Figure 2). Structural steel wall stanchions for one bay of the building
were being erected by June 1982. Just south of this construction site, construction was underway for a
new building (item 6, Figure 2) in the crane-served prototype production complex. Stanchions had been
erected for the new building by June 1982. A new section was added to the final assembly hall and
administration/engineering annex of the rail-served fabrication/assembly building in the southern KB
area (items 8 and 9, Figure 2).
7. (S/WN) Production lines continued to be removed from the older series production buildings at
Plant 186. The removal of older production lines suggests that preparations are underway for the produc-
tion of new missile/space systems in this area. The dismantled production jigs and assembly fixtures
described in the previous report2 are assessed to have come from SS-5 production lines. SS-9 production
lines are also probably being dismantled. Probable SS-9 tooling was observed in May 1981 outside the
large high-bay fabrication/assembly building (Figure 4). The materials continued to be removed from the
building until January 1982. Additional probable SS-9 production materials have been observed outside
the fabrication/assembly building directly to the north. The items in this area were first seen in 1979 with
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BASIC DESCRIPTION
Dnepropetrovsk Missile Development Production Center
Production/Design Bureau Area (Plant 186)
4. Dnepropetrovsk Plant 186 (Figure 2) is the production plant for the SS-17 and
SS-18 ICBMs as well as other Yangel/Utkin-designed strategic missiles and SLVs. The Utkin Design Bureau
(KB), located at this plant, is credited with the design and development of the SS-4, SS-5, SS-7, SS-9, SS-17,
and SS-18 ballistic missiles and the SL-7, SL-8, SL-11, and SL-14 ballistic missile-derived SLVs. Utkin is also
involved with solid-propellant missiles including the 15Zh43 medium-solid ICBM currently under devel-
opment.1
5. (S/WN) Between early April and mid-June 1982, construction began on a long concealment
structure over two of the four railspurs in the missile/SLV shipping area (Figure 3). This is the onl area of
the plant where loaded SS-18 canister/capsule trains have been seen.
6. (S/WN) Large-scale construction activity was underway in the Utkin KB area of the plant. This
construction will provide new production floorspace for prototype and possibly series production of new
missile/space systems. The rail-served fabrication/assembly building along the east-central edge of the KB
(item 7, Figure 2) was nearing completion, and when complete, will provide approximately 25,120 square
meters of new production floorspace. In?the northeast corner of the KB, construction was continuing in
the fenced-off area of excavations and pilings. The pattern of footings suggests that one large building
will be erected in this area (item 5, Figure 2). Structural steel wall stanchions for one bay of the building
were being erected by June 1982. Just south of this construction site, construction was underway for a
new building (item 6, Figure 2) in the crane-served prototype production complex. Stanchions had been
erected for the new building by June 1982. A new section was added to the final assembly hall and
administration/engineering annex of the rail-served fabrication/assembly building in the southern KB
area (items 8 and 9, Figure 2).
7. (S/WN) Production lines continued to be removed from the older series production buildings at
Plant 186. The removal of older production lines suggests that preparations are underway for the produc-
tion of new missile/space systems in this area. The dismantled production jigs and assembly fixtures
described in the previous report2 are assessed to have come from SS-5 production lines. SS-9 production
lines are also probably being dismantled. Probable SS-9 tooling was observed in May 1981 outside the
large high-bay fabrication/assembly building (Figure 4). The materials continued to be removed from the
building until January 1982. Additional probable SS-9 production materials have been observed outside
the fabrication/assembly building directly to the north. The items in this area were first seen in 1979 with
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FIGURE 1. LOCATIONS OF SELECTED FACILITIES IN THE USSR INVOLVED IN THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT,
TESTING, AND PRODUCTION OF LIQUID PROPELLANT ICBMs
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additional accumulations noted during 1980. Although no accumulations have been noted since 1980, a
concrete apron had been constructed for their storage by May 1981. In addition to the dismantlement
activity at these production buildings, a portion of the fabrication/assembly building with the high-bay
section was renovated, further indicating preparations for future production in this area.
8. (S/WN) The number of SS-18 three-car canister/capsule trains observed at Plant 186 during the
period ranged from between two and eight. From one to three partial canister/capsule trains were seen
occasionally. SS-18 canister counts are listed in Table 1.
9. (S/WN) A canister/capsule train carrying SS-18 Mod 4 payload retrofit components (Figure 5) was
seen at Plant 186 for the first time on Three retrofit crates (designated types A, B, and C)
were transported along with a Mod 4-associated, container on the three-car train. Retrofit
crates were observed at the plant for the remainder of the period. Although the contents of the crates are
unknown, they are probably upper silo-related components necessary to accommodate the technical
advancements incorporated into the propulsion and guidance and control of the SS-18 Mod 4 postboost
vehicle (PBV). A retrofit program began at the deployed SS-18 ICBM complexes in April 1981.
10. (S/WN) From late January to early April 1982, a 12- to 14-meter possible canister section was on a
railcar in the missile/SLV shipping area (Figure 6). Also, three identical light-toned objects were on a
flatcar in this area from January to March 1982. The objects may have been the hexagonal containers
periodically observed in the plant since 1976. The containers, with unknown contents,
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are carried on a special flatcar which is fitted with three hexagonal cargo stations (Figure 7). A similar
flatcar has been at Tyuratam ICBM Support Facility 3 since at least 1978. Support Facility 3 25X1
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Range.
11. (S/WN) A cradle-configured dolly (Figure 8) was outside the final assembly hall of the southern
fabrication/assembly building in the Utkin KB on The dolly is approximately 13 meters
long and 3 meters wide with an inner cradle width of A dolly of this type could be used to
transport tankage between assembly bays of the building or between different production areas of the
plant. Empty canister/capsule trains have also been seen in greater numbers and with increasing fre-
quency near this building. Ono three complete canister/capsule trains and one partial canister/-
capsule train were on a spur next to the rail-served final assembly bay of this building. Three-car trains
are not normally observed in this area.
Rocket Engine Test Facility
12. (S/WN) Missile hardware designed and developed at Dnepropetrovsk Plant 186 is tested at
Dnepropetrovsk RETF (Figures 9 and 10). The high level of activity seen during this reporting period at the
RETF, particularly in the component test area, indicates that either a product improvement or new
product development program is underway.
13. (S/WN) Indications of test activity were observed at test stand 1 in May and October 1981 and in
February 1982. On a dark residue covered a portion of the sump apron and at least
on the 0 the blast apron appeared mottled (Figure 11). By= the residue had subsided. A dark
residue was again observed on the sump apron on Stronger evidence of testing
was observed in February when at least one rocket engine/engine cluster test occurred. Blast marks were
observed at test stand 1 on (Figure 12) when snow melt/residue extended from
the flame bucket, across the blast apron, and onto the terrain beyond the blast apron. The flame bucket
and sump area were also dark on although a light layer of snow covered the blast apron.
14. (S/WN) A vertical upwardly discharging extension was placed on the end of the horizontal
exhaust duct at test stand 3 between Figure 13). The extension is similar to one
placed on the end of the exhaust duct at test stand 4 between September 1980 and February 1981.
15. (S/WN) Fluctuations were noted in the level of fluid in the collection sump at the cold flow test
position. Levels overall ranged from high to very high, indicating a continuing cold flow test program
(Figure 14). The existing program apparently began in 1978 or 1979 when fluid levels became consistently
higher than those observed since at least 1976.
16. (S/WN) Activity was at a high level in the component test area as was evidenced by the presence
of various trailers and cryogen-carrying vehicles (Figures 15 through 19). Cryogen vehicles were seen at
three of the flow test stands and at the large structural test building. The ribbed trailer/transporter, first
seen in 1980 at the southwestern flow stand, remained there until its departure by mid-1982. Possible
steam was emanating from the rear of the large structural test building in February 1982.
(Continued p. 11)
Table 1.
SS-18 Canisters at Dnepropetrovsk Plant 186
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Lower Canister
Sections Upper Canister
Sections
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Mod 4-Associated
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17. (S/WN) Triple-domed oxidizer tankcars (ranging in numbers from three to six) were seen in
1981 on None were observed in 1982. Single-port probable fuel
tankcars were seen only in 1982 although they were seen at the transfer racks of all three propellant
receiving and storage buildings. An average of three to six were present between April and August 1982,
the date of the latest coverage of the RETF. Cryogen tankcars, some with chamfered roofs and others with
a single-port tankcar configuration, were at or near the air liquefaction plant throughout the period.
18. (S/WN) Construction was observed both inside and outside the boundaries of the RETF. New
construction within the RETF consisted of the excavation of trenches and work on three new structures in
the area of the air liquefaction plant. Construction continued on the horizontal test building (Figure 14)
although the area around the building had been largely cleared of building materials. No further changes
were observed on the exterior of this building which should become operational within a year or two.
Since the beginning of the modification program in 1974, changes to the test building have included an
increase in the heights of the test bays, the removal and replacement of the original pipes and vents on
the roof, the construction of a raised platform on which a probable diffuser was placed, and the modifi-
cation of the exhaust apron.
19. (S/WN) Extensive earth grading was underway outside the western perimeter fences of the
RETF; by February 1982, two large concrete block aprons (Figure 20) were being constructed parallel to
the railspur serving the probable buried propellant facility. The apron closest to the spur is equipped with
a gantry crane, indicating that it will be used for offloading purposes. Another apron was constructed
further to the south and a linear stretch of concrete, possibly for a section of road, had been paved.
Although the purpose of this construction activity has not been determined, the northern area will
apparently be used for the offloading of heavy materials brought in by rail. The proximity of this con-
struction activity to the probable buried propellant facility suggests that the two may be related.
20. (S/WN) A new group of buildings was added outside the southern perimeter fences of the RETF
(item 2, Figure 10). Two of the buildings were complete while a third and possibly a fourth were in the
very early stage of construction. The perimeter fences will probably be expanded to include these new
buildings.
21. (S/WN) Construction was completed on an addition to the easternmost building in the unique
line of three buildings paralleling the southern fences (item 1, Figure 10). All three buildings will eventu-
ally be interconnected by a pair of small-diameter pipelines although extension of the lines beyond the
easternmost building has apparently been postponed. The western terminus of this linear set of buildings
is at the new area of apron construction near the probable buried propellant facility. An unusual feature
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of the pipelines serving these buildings is the wide spacing between the two lines. The pipes are spaced
about three pipe diameters apart and are supported on wide footings. An explanation for this wide
spacing could be that inside the two end buildings, the pipes may be connected by 180-degree returns.
The pipes, then, may enter the end buildings, loop around, and return in the opposite direction. The
reason for such an arrangement is not apparent although its purpose may become evident as construc-
tion progresses in the adjacent area of apron construction.
22. (S/WN) The two new possibly propellant-related buildings in the northern part of the facility
were nearing operational status (Figure 21). The first sign of activity in this area was the presence of a
probable boxcar at the railspur serving the smaller building in late July and early August. The exact nature
of activities to be performed in these two buildings is still not apparent although the open-bay construc-
tion of the larger building suggest a shop-type function and the presence of two probable flare stacks and
several vertical tanks at the west end of the building suggest work with propellants, possibly for evalua-
tion/test purposes. The purpose of the attached tower structure has not been determined. Next to the
smaller building are three horizontal pressure tanks (one under a sloped shelter roof), which were moved
from the aerodynamic test facility located outside the RETF to the east.
23. (S/WN) Construction was almost complete on the steamplant (Figure 9) next to the aerodynamic
test facility; underground utility connections appear to extend between these facilities. South of the
steamplant, a wall was constructed delineating a new area of expansion. By April 1982, footings for a new
building were being emplaced inside this enclosed area.
Voronezh Aircraft Engine Plant 154
24. Voronezh Plant 154 (Figure 22, Table 2) is associated with the devel-
opment and production of engines for the SS-18 ICBM, the SS-N-18 and SS-NX-20 SLBMs, and the SL-12
and SL-13 SLVs. Plant 154 has also been involved in the development and production of aircraft engines.3
An expansion program currently underway at this plant will provide new assembly and shop floorspace
which may accommodate the series production of a new rocket engine.
25. (S/WN) In May 1981, roof weatherproofing and skylight installation were underway on the west
bay of the new fabrication/assembly building in the eastern area of the plant (item 4, Figure 22). The
building was not completed until between September 1981 and March 1982. By May 1982, the footings for
an additional bay had been installed along the east side of the building. The concurrent construction of
new shop floorspace at the plant (items 1 and 3, Figure 22) may be related to the production activities
which will occur inside the new fabrication/assembly building.
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26. (S/WN) Trailers and trucks carrying small metallic-toned pressure tanks were seen in small
numbers in a parking area near the aircraft engine test building. The tanks may contain pressurized gases
for use with engine testing or for general assembly operations within the plant. Probable component
crates were observed outside a large fabrication/assembly building and in the transshipment area. These
crates included chamfered-roof crates and and square crates. Cylindrical
objects, in diameter and in height, were also observed in the transshipment area.
During this period, one or two 24-meter missile railcars were normally seen at the plant.
Voronezh RETF
27. Rocket engines produced at Voronezh Aircraft Engine Plant 154 are tested at Voronezh
RETF (Figure 23 and Table 3), and it is believed that acceptance testing and product improvement testing
of the SS-9 and SS-18 engines may have occurred here.4
28. A major construction program was underway in the northern and northwest-
ern areas of the RETF. The majority of construction is in the area believed to be the location of the
Kosberg/Konopatov Missile Design Bureau.3 The types of buildings being constructed (i.e., assembly,
shop, and engineering) and their location in the probable design bureau area suggest that this new group
of buildings will function as a prototype production complex.
29. (S/WN) The major buildings in this area of expansion are a probable assembly building with an
adjacent probable shop building, a high-bay possible test building, and an unidentified building next to
the electrical substation. Construction was still underway on a four-fan cooling tower and on a steam-
plant addition.
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30. (S/\ N) In the horizontal test area, construction was continuing at test position 11 (Figure 24) of
the eastern horizontal test building. Building materials and a construction crane remained at this posi-
tion; by September 1981, roof panels had been placed over an open section of the test bay. The most
apparent feature of this modification activity, begun in 1977, is the reconfiguration of the exhaust trough.
Originally rectangular, the trough has been narrowed into a flared structure and shortened to approxi
mately half of its original length. Just east of the two horizontal test buildings, a new bank of vertical
pressure bottles was being installed and a small support building was in the midstage of construction.
Footings for a probable overhead pipe gallery were near the westernmost horizontal test building.
31. (S/WN) Propellant tankcars were observed with regularity at the RETF. From three to nine triple-
domed railcars were at or near the oxidizer transfer racks and from one to four single-port tankcars were
normally present at the fuel transfer racks. Additional single-port cars (some probably associated with the
air liquefaction plant) were usually seen as well. From six to 12 cryogen tankcars were normally present at
the air liquefaction plant.
32. (S/WN) No evidence of rocket engine testing was observed. Activity suggestive of laser testing,
was seen in the spring and early summer of 1982 when from one to two probable liquefied gas tanks were
seen at the southeast end of the laser rangehead,
Perm RETF
33. Perm RETF (Figure 25) is a Soviet acceptance test facility for rocket engines. The types of
rocket engines which have been or are being tested here have not been determined although the
following system associations have been made: SS-11, SS-17, SS-19, SL-9 and/or SL-12, and TT-05,5 No
major expansion or modification programs were begun at the RETF during this reporting period. Minor
construction activity resulted in additional warehousing facilities just outside the rail entrance.
34. (S/WN) Evidence of a rocket engine test at test stand 1 was observed in February 1982 (Figure
26). The test occurred between as indicated by snow melt in the flame bucket on~
Since a light cover of snow was on the blast apron, a period of snowfall probably occurred after
the test. Additional possible test-related activity was indicated by steam emanating from a propellant
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building next to and connected by pipeline to test stand 1. The emissions were observed on
Additionally, a probable gas containment shroud section was positioned in the snow
outside the blast apron from January to late February. The section was probably removed from the
shroud installed inside the test stand and may have been replaced by a new section.
35. (S/WN) Activity was also evident at the possible components test building and at the adjacent
probable propellants laboratory. On steam was emanating from the stack of the possi-
ble components test building and on both steam was emanating from the probable
sump associated with the possible propellants laboratory. At the air liquefaction plant, only one of two
gasometers appeared to be in use, indicating a continued production of gases for purging/pressurization
operations, although on a limited basis.
36. (S/WN) No triple-domed oxidizer tankcars were observed at the oxidizer receiving and storage
building. Five of these tankcars were observed on rail lines outside the facility on
The sightings of single-port tankcars were also infrequent with one tankcar seen at the fuel racks on 7
June 1981 and two ono From five to eight missile railcars were seen on the tracks outside
the southern security fences throughout the reporting period.
Table 2,
Construction at Voronezh Plant 154,
(Items keyed to Figure 22)
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me
nsions
Floorspace
Item
Description
(
m)
(sq m)
Remarks
L
W
H
1
Shop addition
a
Shop sect
37
12
20
444
b
Support sect
27
18
13
1944 ,
4 stories
2
Support bldg
30
12
6
360
3
Shop addition
a
Shop sect
36
18
12
648
b
Shop sect
18
12
12
216
c
Support sect
18
12
12
648
3 stories
4
Fab/assem bldg
a
Admin/engr sect
85
13
16
4,420
4 stories
b
Fab/assem sect
169
85
23
14,635
Total floorspace added
23,315
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Table 3.
Construction at Voronezh RETF,
(Items keyed to Figure 23)
D
im
ensions
Floorspace
Item Descrip
tion
(m)
(sq m)
Remarks
L
W
H
1
High-ba
bldg
y poss test
a Support
sect 2
5
12
11
300
b Poss tes
t sect 3
6
25
20
900
High bay
c Prob sho
p/support sect 2
4
24
10
576
d Admin/e
ngr sect 2
5
16
10
1,200
3 stories
2
Technica
l support bldg 1
2
9
6
108
3
Stor/sup
port bldg 3
0
11
7
330
4
Prob ass
em bldg
a Support
annex 6
5
14
9
910
b Admin/e
ngr sect 4
8
18
21
2,592
3 stories
c Assam s
ect 7
4
48
21
10,656
3 stories
5
Shop
a Shop se
ct 37
19
9
703
b Shop se
ct 42
19
7
798
6
Cooling
tower
4 cell; ucon
7
Steampl
ant addition
Ucon
8
Pressure
bottles
Still being installed
9
Test sup
port bldg
Ucon
10
Unid bld
g
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the preparation of this report.
MAPS OR CHARTS
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DOCUMENTS
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Missile Industry Design and Development Resources-USSR
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