PROBABLE NEW AIR-LAUNCHED MISSILE AND ASSOCIATED SHIPPING CONTAINER

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CREST [1]

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NGA Records (Formerly NIMA) [2]

Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST):

CIA-RDP78T05698A000200050006-5

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RIPPUB

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Document Creation Date:

December 28, 2016

Document Release Date:

June 28, 2011

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Publication Date:

January 17, 1978

Content Type:

MISC

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- I ~ .. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/28: CIA-RDP78T05698A000200050006-5 TOP SECRET RUFF DA 17 January 19725X1 SUBJECT AIR FORCES AREA: IEG PI NOTICE DISTRIBUTION: All PI ~ V N a s lp. TITLE/SIGNIFICANCE: Probable New Air-Launched Missile and Associated Shipping Container colvlMENr: A probable new air-launched missile was observed in the Akhtubinsk/Vladimirovk AAM Support Complex The missile appeared to have a 125X1 nose, delta-shaped forward control surfaces and cl ipped-delta aft control surfaces. The rectangular shipping contai-Hers in the immediate a rea may be associated with:the probabl new air-launched missile. No distinctive banding or marking was observed on the shipping containers. The missile was partially obscured by halation and shadows. The following sketches, com lete with mensural data P container. 25X1 LOCATIONIS) 25X1 Akhtubinsk/Uladimirovka AAM Support Complex, USSR DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator. DIVISION BRANCH ROOM 25X1 WPFD AB 35210 COPY N0.25X1 ~ 25X1 WARNING NG.. Sensitive Intelli es g25X1 and Methods Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/28: CIA-RDP78T05698A000200050006-5