ACTIVITY AT SEVERODVINSK SHIPYARD COMPLEX 1 JANUARY - (SANITIZED)

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• Publication Date: September 1, 1980
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basic Imagery Iatorprotatiou report
Activity at Severodvinak Shipyard Complex
1 JanuaryF ~(&)
STRATEGIC WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
BE: Various
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Activity at Severod
vinsk Shipyard Complex, 1 January-
SAC. USATC, Series 200, Sheet 0092-22, scale 1:200,000
Shipyard 402
Geographic
Coordinates Category BE No
64-34-38N
039-48-32E
Shipyard Yagry 64-35-14N
Island
Nuclear Submarine
Special Support
Facility
Naval Base West
039-49-07E
64-34-45N
039-47-16E
64-34-20N
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1. (S/D) This report describes si nificant activity observed at the Severodvinsk Shipyard Complex
in the USSR from 1 January through the information cutoff date of this report. All usable 25X1
satellite imagery of the complex acquired during this period was used in the preparation of this report.
2. (TSR) Significant events that have occurred at this complex since the previous activity report
include the completion of fitting-out of D-III nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) unit
11; the roll-out of D-1I1 SSBN unit 12; and the roll-out, launching, and fitting-out of a nuclear-powered
cruise-missile submarine (SSGN) - NPIC Interim Designator 402U.
3. (S/D) This report contains a plan of the Severodvinsk Complex, 21 annotated photographs,
and a table of submarine activity. The plan of the complex shows the major structures and reporting
positions, and the table outlines the movement of all submarines at the complex, with the exception of
the inactive units at Naval Base West.
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4. (S) The Severodvinsk Shipyard Complex
(Figure 1) comprises four installations-Shipyard
402, Shipyard Yagry Island, the Nuclear Subma-
rine Special Support Facility (NSSSF), and Na-
val Base West. Reporting positions (RPs) used
throughout this report and the submarine move-
ments are shown in Table I and keyed to Figure
Shipyard 402
SSBN unit 12 was thought to be imminent on 25X1
when snow and ice had again been cleare 25X1
from rail D. However, on 0 the flotation 25X1
device supports had been moved directly onto
rails C and D (Figure 2), and on snow 25X1
and ice were being cleared along each side of
launch rail D. By the flotation device 25X1
supports had been realigned along rail D and the
area again appeared to be ready for the roll-out
of a submarine. On a probable railroad
track cleaner was in operation (Figure 3) on the
rails and the roll-out of a submarine was again
5. (S/D) For ease of reporting, discussion,
and visual aids, the launch rails in front of con-
struction hall 3 are designated launch rails 1, 2,
and 3, with rail I being the northernmost rail
(Figure 1).
D-Series Activity
6. (S/D) Bye six flotation devices
had been attached to each side of D-III SSBN
unit 11 and the launch basin had been partially
flooded. By the submarine had been
launched and positioned at RP 26 where fitting-
out was continuing through at least Indi-
cations of the late stage of fitting-out was ob-
served on when the scaffoldin had been
removed from atop the sail. By the cover
had been removed from the two forwardmost
missile tubes, and on the covers had
been removed from the entire missile bay. By L
the submarine had been moved to the de-
perming pier, which has previously indicated that
sea trials would occur in the immediate future. By
D-III SSBN unit 11 had been reposi-
tioned at the main quay and appeared to be ready
for sea at the end of this reporting period.
7. (S/D) Initial launch preparations were
observed along launch rail D on when
snow and ice had been cleared from the rails. By
12 flotation' device supports (which
were used during the launch of D-III SSBN unit
11 from launch rail C) had been aligned along
each side of launch rail D. The roll-out of D-III
thought to be imminent. However, on~the 25X1
barge with the flotation devices (required for the
launch of a submarine) had been moved to the
east quay, suggesting that the roll-out/launch of
D-III SSBN unit 12 might be further delayed. By
cables had been strung-out from the
winch house to the doors of construction hall 1,
indicating that the roll-out of D-II1 SSBN unit 12
was again imminent. D-III SSBN unit 12 was fi-
nally rolled-out of construction hall 1 on launch
rail D between Figure 4). The sail
and missile-bay area of the submarine was cov-
ered in the same manner as on previous launches,
precluding analysis of any possible change in the
number and size of missile tubes.
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8. (S/D) Numerous pieces of submarine
outer hull plating were observed throughout the 25X1
shipyard. Ono a D-series outer hull keel 25X1
section was observed on a railcar in the staging
area behind construction hall 1. On
the keel section was on the rail line
south of the launch basin, and on 0 it
was at the entrance to the sandblasting building
behind construction hall 1. This keel section was
probably intended for D-III SSBN unit 12; how-
ever, its presence may indicate a continuation of
the D-III SSBN construction program beyond
hull 12.
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railcar in the staging area behind construction
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FIGURE 1. LAYOUT OF SEVEROOVINSK COMPLEX, USSR
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FIGURE 1. LAYOUT OF SEVEROOVINSK COMPLEX, USSR
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hall I (Figure 5). The plate was
with four
rectangular arrangement
holes spaced in a
meters wide from center-to-center. These dimen-
sions are comparable to those of SSBN plates
reported in September and October 1977,' which
were believed to be for the Typhoon SSBN. On
and possibly on the
four-hole plate was on the railspur adjacent to the
sandblasting building. This railspur extends into
the southeast side of construction hall I and also
serves the sandblasting building. The four-hole
plate is believed to have subsequently been trans-
ferred into the sandblasting building and not into
construction hall 1. The movement of this plate
from the staging area to the sandblasting building
parallels the movement of the two-and four-hole
plates identified in September 1977.' After sand-
blasting, the two- and four-hole plates observed
at that time were on the railspur extending into
construction hall 3.
10. (SAD) A submarine outer hull bow sec-
tion, a possible bow sonar foundation, a section
of outer missile-bay deck plate (with
cutouts), and a high count of probably six pres-
sure hull sections (underneath the staging sheds)
were at the shipyard. The location of these com-
ponents indicated that they were associated with
construction hall I. Two hull sections and an uni-
dentified component were underneath the rigid
framework behind construction hall 3 throughout
most of the period. On
the transverser carriage was aligned with the
loading rail into construction hall 3; however, no
hull section movements were observed. On C
a hull section was situated on the
transverser carriage near fabrication building 1.
Imagery of poor interpretability precluded men-
suration; however, on probably this
same hull section was on one of the staging plat-
forms and was in diameter. Also,
mensuration of the ima er revealed
that the second hull section was in
diameter, and the unidentified component (possi-
bly a cover over a hull section) was
meters. By roof panels and a back wall
were being installed on the rigid framework over
the staging platforms (Figure 6). When com-
pleted, the analysis and mensuration of hull sec-
tions and components associated with construc-
tion hall 3 and fabrication building 2 will he se-
verely limited.
11. (S/D) On two probable mis-
sile tube covers were observed on railcars near
RP 22. The covers were approximately
and similar in shape to previously
identified new-type missile tube covers which are
slightly larger than the covers associated with the
SS-N-18 missile tubes.' On a 19-
meter railcar, similar to the 19-meter railcar asso-
ciated with launch facility D at Nenoksa Naval
Missile Test Center was on the
railspur extending into the southeast end of con-
struction hall 3 (Figure 7). The sighting of this 19-
meter railcar adjacent to construction hall 3 fur-
ther substantiates the belief that at least one and
probably two Typhoon SSBNs remain under con-
struction in hall 3.
Y-Series Activity
12. (S/D) No operational Y-class SSBNs
were observed at Shipyard 402 during this report-
ing period.
13. (S/D) By the Y-class nucle-
ar-powered attack submarine (SSN) which was
dismantled at Shipyard Yagry Island during the
previous reporting period' had been positioned
outboard a floating workshop (YR) at RP 25
(Figures 8 and 9). By several outer hull
plates had been removed from the submarine and
possible reactor access shed strongbacks were in
place aft of the sail. Unidentified work was ongo-
ing in the reactor areas throughout the remainder
of this reporting period.
Other Submarine Activity
14. (TSR) The long awaited launch of the
Typhoon SSBN was thought to be forthcoming
when an operational test of the launch dock was
observed on The launch dock was oh-
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served outside the launch basin alongside the pil-
lar-supported platforms adjacent to the deperm-
ing pier (Figure 9). By~the launch dock
had been repositioned in front of construction
hall 3 where launch preparations continued
through a large new-class
submarine (NPIC Interim Designator 402U) had
been rolled-out of construction hall 3 on launch
rail I (Figure 10). Analysis of all available imag-
ery since indicates that this submarine is
an SSGN and not the Typhoon SSBN which is
believed to be under construction in construction
hall 3.
15. (TSR) Launching of the 402U had be-
gun on when the launch dock was being
maneuvered into the dee water portion of the
basin (Figure 3). By~ the launching process
had been completed with the 402U positioned
alongside the main fitting-out quay at RP 28
(Figure 11) and the launch dock repositioned in
front of construction hall 3 (Figure 12). Fitting-
out of the 402U was continuing at the end of this
reporting period. The 402U is =meters in
length, measured from the bow to the center of
the covering over the screws, and has a beam of
approximately 0 Mensuration of the
402U while it was still in the launch dock and
analysis of the dollies after the submarine was
launched indicate that the hull of the submarine
is elliptical in shape with a vertical height of ap-
proximately measured from the cen-
ter of the do ies to the walking deck immediately
forward of the sail. On a rectangular
opening, was
observed in the outer deck plate aft of the sail
(Figure 11).
16. (TSR) On an SS-NX-19 load-
ing tray-similar to the loading tray previously
seen at Nenoksa Missile Test Center Launch Fa-
cility A and also near the cruise
missile popup barge at Balaklava Submarine
Base and Ship Repair Yard
was on the quay next, to the 402U (Figure 11).
This was the first indication that the submarine
would probably be equipped with the SS-NX-19
cruise missile currently under development at Ne-
noksa. Additional evidence supporting the cruise
missile armament was observed on when 25X1
a possible missile-bay outer door 25X1
plate was open on the port inside aft of the sail.
The possible outer door plate remained open on
and was not observed on the sub- 25X1
marine on when a similar plate
meters was observed slightly forward of the sail
on the port side (Figure 13). Additional analysis
of these possible outer door plates is required be- 25X1
fore a positive identification of the door arrange-
ment on the submarine can be determined. An
unidentified object on the quay on (Fig- 25X1
in length. Analysis of the covered area 25X1
ure 13) could be the possible outer door late
observed aft of the sail on If
so, this object could equate to a portion of the
covering observed alongside both
figuration has not been determined. On
May, one of the SS-NX-19 loading trays was in a
forward missile tube on the port side of the sail
(Figure l4). at
least eight missile tubes were observed in the star-
board missile bay area of the submarine, and the
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degrees. The missile tubes were in di- 25X1
ameter and were spaced apart, center- 2 ~n i
to-center. The number of possible missile tube
outer door plates that were open could not be
dete~mined; however, the forwardmost plate was
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17. (S/D) Between I land 25X1
on the bow of the submarine has not yet been
possible; however, the possibility that this area
may house an antisubmarine warfare (ASW)
weapons system cannot be discounted.
tioned inside the floating drydock-ARD(D)- at
RP 29 (Figure 15). The submarine remained in
the ARD(D) with unidentified topside activity in
progress between the bow and sail.
18. (S/D) Numerous pieces of submarine 25X1
outer hull plating and partial outer hull sections
were dispersed throughout the shipyard. Other
than the highly reflective outer hull plating in the
vicinity of construction hall 2 which are associ-
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ated with the A SSN program, these outer hull
plates and hull sections cannot be associated with
a particular submarine construction program. On
two outer hull sections were on
the rail line adjacent to RP 25 (Figure 16). The
hull sections were approximately
length with a chord of approxima
tely
at one end and tapered to a chord of~at
the opposite end. At least four outer hull sections
with approximately the same dimensions were in
an open storage area at the northeastern end of
the shipyard during the latter part of this report-
ing period (Figure 17). On 0 a heavily
framed possible submarine bulkhead approxi-
mately 9 meters in diameter was on the loading
rail at the back of construction hall 1 (Figure 18).
On three possible submarine reactor
vault components were in the open storage area
behind fabrication building 2 (Figure 19). The
components were approximately
with a height of approximately[
21. (S/D) Erection of one of the two large
cranes at RPs 9- I 1 was completed by early Jan-
uary; at the end of this reporting period, it was
being used in the erection of the second crane and
construction of the quay. Two smaller cranes
were being erected on the transverser system adja-
cent to RP 4. Construction was continuing on the
new facilities perpendicular to the quays at RPs I
and 2, and the large multibay fabrication building
outside the security fence south of construction
hall 2. Construction of two additional support
buildings adjacent to construction hall 2 was be-
gun and both buildings remained in the early
stage of construction. A probable administration
wing connecting two large fabrication buildings
southeast of the launch basin was under construc-
tion and excavation for a probable support build-
ing behind fabrication building 2 was begun.
22. (S/D) Unidentified work was in prog-
ress on the submarine launched ballistic missile
test/training tower at the northeast end of the
shipyard throughout this reporting period (Figure
20). On 0 the tower door was open and
three cylindrical objects with a diameter of C
open end which tapered to a height of~
at the opposite end. The heavy framing, dimen-
sions, and general appearance of these compo-
nents are quite similar to that of the probable
reactor vault side section identified at Komso-
molsk Shipyard Amur 199 be-
tween January and early April 1980.`
19. (S/D) Y/D-series reactor compartment
deck components and a reactor component simi-
lar to the two reactor components seen in the hull
section staging area in August 1978,2 were on the
north side of fabrication building 2.
Construction Activity
20. (S/D) Extensive construction activity
was continuing in the shipyard. In addition to the
continued construction on the quays and support
buildings at RPs 1, 2, and 9-11, new and im-
proved quays were under construction at the
northeast end of the shipyard across the inlet
from the powerplant. No operational submarines
or surface combatants have yet been observed in
this area; however, these facilities could be ready
for berthing in the near future.
meters and
tower. On
sile tube cap
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ment or replacement of these components was
observed.
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23. (S/D) Analysis of imagery since the
previous reporting period indicates that the D-I
SSBN in the center of the ship-lifting basin on[]
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Overhaul and re-
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throughout this reporting
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and refueling work at the NSSSF since late Sep-
tember was placed in the north bay of repair hall
2. Overhaul and refueling of this D-I SSBN,
which is the second D-1 SSBN to undergo a ma-
jor overhaul and refueling, were continuing.
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24. (S/D) The Y-I SSBN that had been in
the north hay of repair hall 2 since October 1978
was removed between
The submarine remained on the
north ledge of the ship-lifting basin through E
had been positioned
outboard a YR at RP 2. Post-overhaul fitting-out
was continuing through except for E
when the submarine was near the calibra-
tion facility at Shipyard 402 where it probably
underwent deperming. The decrease in the num-
ber of SS-N-6 ballast cans in the open storage
area on 0 indicated that overhaul and re-
fueling of the Y-I SSBN had probably been com-
pleted. By0 the submarine had departed
the Severodvinsk Complex for sea trials/rede-
ployment to its North Fleet operating base.
25. (S/D) The Y-1 SSBN undergoing prelim-
inary overhaul work at the NSSSF during the
previous reporting period was placed in the south
bay of repair hall 2 between
where its overhaul and refuel-
ing was continuing. As of~_ occupancy of
the repair hall is as follows:
Repair hall/position Occupied by
No I/north bay D-I SSBN
No I /south bay Y-1 SSBN
No 2/north bay D-I SSBN
No 2/south bay Y-I SSBN
26. (S/D) ByFthe dismantled Y-
class SSN (unit 4) which was on the north ledge
of the ship-lifting basin during the previous re-
porting period had been removed from the basin
and positioned at the main quay at Shipyard 402
(Figure 8). Dismantling of the missile-bay section
of this submarine was continuing on the north
ledge of the ship-lifting basin at Shipyard Yagry
Island (Figure 21) through at least
and appeared to have been complete
d by
ruary. Dismantled Y-class SSN units I and 2 re-
mained at the main quay at Shipyard Yagry Is-
land. Some minor topside activity was observed
atop the sail and in the area of the very low fre-
quency buoy housing. A Zeya YRSN was out-
board the two submarines: however, no reactor
work or major reconstruction activity was ob-
served.
27. (TSR) Post-overhaul/conversion fitting-
out of the 402T was continuing. On
cutouts,Din length and sp
ters apart, were on the port side of the hull aft of
the sail. By 0 an additional probable cut-
out was on the port side, forward of the sail. The
purpose of the cutouts has not been determined:
however, their length and spacing along the hull
do not equate to that of the blast deflectors on
the E-II SSGN. On imagery of the cu-
touts were not discernible. By the reac-
tor access o ening had been plated over, and be-
tween ~and the end of this reporting period,
od, the 402T was on the south ledge of the ship-
lifting basin with scaffolding around the aft con-
trol surfaces and propellers. Unidentified topside
activity was continuing: however, no missile
tubes, doors, or blast deflectors have yet been
observed.
28. (S/D) Overhaul and repairs on the two
E-lI SSGNs were continuing. Reactor and top-
side work was still in progress, and there was no
indication that reinstallation of missile tubes had
begun. Upkeep and minor repairs were per-
formed on at least two W-class attack submarines
during this reporting period.
29. (S/D) The newly constructed V-I11 SSN
that had been fitting-out at the NSSSF since at
least was on the north ledge of
the ship-lifting basin between
probably for minor maintenance and ad-
justments. Ono the submarine was moored
in the center of the basin and, by~ had
returned to its previous fitting-out position at the
NSSSF.
30. (S/D) No change was observed on the
A-class SSN aft control surface and the 402K
mid-section. Repairs to the floating
target barge (YGTN) equipped with the SIDE
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this YGTN was outboard the ARD(D) at RP 14.
By the SIDE NET-equipped YGTN
had been returned to Naval Base West and, by[::
had departed the Severodvinsk Com-
plex. On the YGTN was observed
in the inlet approximately I nautical mile north of
Rosta Naval Base and Ship Repair Yard Sevmor-
put
31. (S/D) During this reporting period,
construction was continuing on repair hall 3, in
the fenced area west of the shipyard (two addi-
tional buildings were under construction), on the
support building adjacent to the powerplant, and
on an additional support building between the
powerplant and repair hall 2. Additional pilings
continued to be emplaced along the floor of
repair hall 3: however, the overall length of the
hall cannot yet be determined, and no footings
for the main structural upright supports were
observed. A slotted opening in the floor of the
building aligned with the door of repair hall 2
suggest that a door will be constructed in this
area.
Nuclear Submarine Special Support
Facility
32. (S/D) Overhaul and refueling of the P-
class SSGN at RP 2 is continuing. An environ-
mental cover was still over the reactor area aft of
the sail and several missile tube doors have been
observed in the open position.
33. (S/D) Fitting-out of the V-II1 SSN con-
tinued at RP
this submarine was on the
north e ge of the ship-lifting basin at Shipyard
Yagry Island. By the V-111 SSN had
returned to RP I where additional fitting-out was
continuing through at least
May, the submarine was at the calibration facility
at Shipyard 402. On the submarine was
oriented on an east/west heading and moored to
the calibration pier. On the submarine
was oriented in a north/south direction in the
stream adjacent to the calibration pier. A possible
V-I11 SSN was observed offshore from the Sever-
odvinsk Complex on The submarine was
probably engaged in sea trials and should be
ready for operational deployment in the near
future. However, on the subma-
rine was again at RP I with the scaffolding in
place atop the teardrop-shaped pod. The scaffold-
ing was also in place over the pod on
when the V-Ill was at the calibration facility.
34. (S/D) The stern section of the A-class
SSN remained at the area west of the quay with
no significant activity observed. Construction was
continuing on the waste treatment plant north-
west of the facility.
Naval Base West
35. (S/D) No significant activity was ob-
served on the submersible. Erection of
the large traveling crane at RP 7 was completed
and movement of the crane along the quay and
movement of the machinery/hoist housing along
the support arms was observed (Figure 22). Con-
struction of the quay extension was continuing.
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