MILITARY DEPLOYMENT DISPERSAL AND DEFENSIVE ACTIVITY IN CHINA

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• Sequence Number: 63
• Publication Date: February 1, 1970
• Content Type: REPORT

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PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT
MILITARY DEPLOYMENT
DISPERSAL AND
DEFENSIVE ACTIVITY
IN CHINA.
GROUP 1: EXCLUDED FROM
AUTOMATIC DOWNGRADING
AND DECLASSIFICATION
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ABSTRACT
This report is a study of military developments generally centered along the China border with the USSR
and Mongolia and in the area of the Taiwan Straits during the period August 1968 to November 1969.
This report consists of text, two maps, 11 photographs, and a table of installations in sequence with the text
and maps.
SUMMARY
This report is based on photography from August 1968 through November 1969 and describes the mil-
itary developments observed in China along the border with the USSR and Mongolia and in the area of
Taiwan.
Before the Sino-Soviet incidents on Chenpao (Damansky) Island, no widespread military reaction to the
Soviet military buildup was observed in China. The armed clashes of 2 and 15 March 1969 on Chenpao
Island and the confrontations near the Dzungarian Gate in May and June 1969 have precipitated Chinese
reactions which have only recently reached major proportions.
In 1969, deployment' of aircraft to seven airfields in the north China area was noted. Dispersal was ev-
ident at nine airfields and camouflaging was observed at another airfield.
Six new radar sites and major modifications to another site provided the Chinese with an air warning
radar net along the northern border for the first time.
The Chinese Air Force was significantly strengthened as indicated by the identification of eight BADGER
jet bombers and seven SINO-A jet fighter aircraft.
Camouflaging was observed at one SAM site and antiaircraft artillery sites in four cities have been recon-
structed and camouflaged.
Armor was deployed to four new areas and dispersed at three major facilities. The dispersal of other
ground force weapons was noted at 17 separate facilities.
There was a significant reduction in submarines at three submarine bases and the number of patrol craft
was reduced at two facilities.
An unusual development noted on photography was the sudden appearance of personnel trenches in civil-
ian and military areas throughout China in late October and early November 1969. The trenches were evi-
dent in at least 65 cities and in almost every case were not present on previous. 1969 photographic coverage.
Additionally, track was being removed from two border rail transloading facilities in North China.
INTRODUCTION
This report is divided into two parts: part one describes the deployment and dispersal of aircraft units
and the deployment and strengthening of radar and antiaircraft forces. Part two describes the deployment
and dispersal of ground force weapons and naval vessels and defensive activity in civilian areas.
BASIC DESCRIPTION
Part I
This part described the deployment and dispersal of aircraft, radar, and antiaircraft weaponry in China
(Figure 1).
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Changchi Airfield (Figure 3) was occupied by fighter aircraft) I Seventeen FAGOT/
FRESCO jet fighters, two CAB cargo planes, nine possible COLT cargo planes, and 11 HOUND
helicopters were present. 16 FARMER jet fighters, 12 FAGOT/FRESCO,
nine COLT, and nine HOUND were evident. This was the first identification of FARMER air-
craft in western China.
2 Wushatala Airfield was occupied by 20 FAGOT/FRESCO Eleven were dis-
persed in the eastern half of the airfield, reflecting the first observation of dispersed aircraft at this
installation.
3 Hami Airfield was occupied by 31 FAGOT/FRESCO
32 FAGOT/FRESCO were evident, 14 dispersed along a taxiway and the airfield road system.
4 Changyeh Airfield Southeast (Figure 4) was occupied by 26 FAGOT/FRESCO
nine of which were dispersed in a field just southeast of the support facilities. This was the
first observation of dispersed aircraft at this airfield.
5 Chengtu/Kuanghan Airfield was occupied by 13 COLT and 18 MAX/MOOSE trainers
Nine of the aircraft were dispersed along a road near the airfield. This was the first
observation of dispersed aircraft at this installation.
6 I-Isian/Yenliang Airfield was occupied by two BADGER (one receiver) bombers
0 On the same date, Wukung Airfield (6a) was occupied by six BADGER (one tanker and five
receivers). Eight BADGER have now been identified in China.
7 Pikochi Airfield was observed under construction and was complete
Twenty small possible swept-wing aircraft were observed
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8 Kuchiku Airfield West was observed being reconstructed I The 640 x 38 meter
(2,100-x 125-foot) NW/SE runway was being regraded. A short concrete taxiway leading to a con-
crete parking apron and two helicopter pads had been constructed just west of the runway, and
two possible parking aprons with pads were under construction. This activity was not evident in
August 1968.
21 FAGOT/FRESCO were observed at Hailaerh Airfield Southwest. This was
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the first photographic evidence of fighters at this airfield. 23 FAGOT were
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dispersed along taxiways and the airfield road system. Four aircraft revetments were under con-
struction 1 nm northeast of the airfield.
10 One COLT and 20 MOOSE were observed at Chichihaerh/Sanchiatzu Airfield
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at least five small swept-wing aircraft were evident. No aircraft were observed
Ten FARMER, one possible FARMER, 18 FAGOT/FRESCO, one CRATE, and one COLT
were at the field most dispersed in revetments and on sod fields. This is
the first time FARMER aircraft have been seen in the far northeast portion of China and the first
time FAGOT/FRESCO had been observed since October 1965.
11 Tahochen Airfield consisted of a 548- x 55- meter (1,800- x 180-foot) north/south, graded-earth
runway with eight helicopter pads Five HOUND and two YUNCHIAO 3
(French Alouette III) helicopters were at the field. The helicopter pads were not evident in Dec-
ember 1968.
12 Haerhpin/Wangkang Airfield consisted of a 1,524- x 1,524-meter (5,000- x 5,000-foot) sod landing
served. The construction activity was not evident
13 At Kaiyuan Airfield, 41 FAGOT were lined up on the alert and parking aprons
17 FAGOT/FRESCO were lined up on the parking aprons, 15
FAGOT/FRESCO were dispersed in revetments, and four revetments had been reconstructed so
that the entrances face away from the runway.
14 Fouhsin Airfield was occupied by 61 MAX/MOOSE Thirty-eight aircraft
revetments were either complete or under construction. This construction activity was not evident
15 Liaoyang Airfield was occupied by 29 FAGOT/FRESCO, only one of which was in a revetment,
38 FAGOT/FRESCO were observed, all but two in
16 There were 38 FARMER at Suichung Airfield
previously observed at the airfield was seven in June 1968.
The highest number of FARMER
18 Weifang Airfield was occupied by seven SINO-A, 39 FAGOT, and one COLT
This is the largest number of SINO-A seen in China.
19 Chinan Airfield was occupied by 35 FAGOT/FRESCO, one CRATE, 13 COLT, and five HOUND
All were lined up on alert aprons and parking aprons.
37 FAGOT/FRESCO, 16 COLT, and one HOUND were at the airfield. Twenty-two FAGOT/
FRESCO were in revetments and the remaining aircraft were dispersed along the parking aprons.
Four of the revetted hardstands have been reconstructed so that their entrances no longer have di-
rect access to the taxiway.
20 Anching Airfield North was observed occupied for the first time
BEAGLE, 23 FAGOT, and one COOT were evident.
21 Omin Air Warning Radar Facility was first identified
Twenty-five
MOON CONE radar and one probable MOON FACE or MOON CONE radar.
22 Hami Airfield Air Warning Radar Facility consisted of a CROSS LEGS radar, two van trucks,
and two vans when observed he radar, van trucks, and
vans were dispersed in revetments.
23 Yumen Air Warning Radar Facility was first identified) knd consisted of one BAR
LOCK radar, one CROSS LEGS radar, and one ROCK CAKE/STONE CAKE radar.
24 Chingshui Airfield Air Warning Radar Facility was first identified
of one CROSS LEGS radar, two van trucks, and one van.
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Yinchuan Barracks Area was occupied by one SPOON REST radar, one probable IFF radar, one
van truck, one van trailer, and one generator No radar had been identified
there before. the SPOON REST and other equipment had been removed.
26 Paotou Air Warning Radar Facility (Figure 5) was newly identified it con-
sisted of a revetted truck-mounted KNIFE REST radar and two revetted control vans located on
the edge of a village.
27 Hailaerh Air Warning Radar Facility (Figure 6) consisted of one MOON CONE radar
two SPOON REST radars, one MOON CONE ra-
dar, three van trucks, and a van trailer were observed. one of the radars
or equipment were evident.
28 Changchiakou SAM Site A15-2 was identified as a field-deployed site consisting
of five unrevetted launch positions containing probable SA-2 launchers, probable' missile transporters,
a guidance area and support equipment. This site was not evident
29 Peiching SAM Site C03-2 was occupied by two SA-2 missiles on transporters, two canvas-covered
missile transporters, four launchers, one possible launcher, and a FAN SONG radar
30 Antiaircraft artillery (AAA) activity in the Paotou area I (consisted of at least
ten modified and camouflaged AAA sites. Some of the previously existing AAA sites were recon-
structed so that the revetments provide more protection to the guns and crews.
31 AAA in the Shenyang Areal (consisted of at least eight AAA sites which had
been modified and camouflaged similar to those at Paotou (item 30). These were not evident
32 In the Anshan area AAA consisted of at least five AAA sites which had been
modified and camouflaged similar to those at Paotou (Item 30). The area cannot be negated due
to the lack of adequate coverage.
33 AAA in the Tienching area consisted of at least 15 AAA sites which had
been modified and camouflaged similar to those at Paotou (Item 30). These were not evident on
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Changchi Airfield
Wushatala Airfield
Hami Airfield
Changyeh Airfield Southeast
Chengtu/Kuanghan Airfield
Hsian/Yenliang Airfield
Wukung Airfield
Pikochi Airfield
Kuchiku Airfield West
Hailaerh Airfield Southwest
Chi chihaerh/Sanchiatzu Airfield
Tahochen Airfield
Haerhpin/Wangkang Airfield
Kaiyuan Airfield
Fouhsin Airfield
Liaoyang Airfield
Suichung Airfield
Luta/Sanshihlipu Airfield
Weifang Airfield
Chinan Airfield
Anching Airfield North
Radar:
0min Air Warning Radar Facility
Hami Airfield Air Warning Radar
Facility
Yumen Air Warning Radar Facility
Chingshui Airfield Air Warning
Radar Facility
Yinchuan Barracks Area
Paotou Air Warning Radar Facility
Hailaerh Air Warning Radar
Facility
Changchiakou SAM Site A15-2
Peiching SAM Site C03-2
AAA:
Paotou AAA Activity
Shenyang AAA Activity
Anshan AAA Activity
Tienching AAA Activity
43-57-O1N 087-04-43E
42-11-00N 087-14-10E
42-50-42N 093-38-19E
38-48-12N 100-40-36E
30-56-50N 104-19-54E
34-38-30N 109-14-32E
34-16-37N 108-15-58E
40-43-40N 111-14-30E
52-21-30N 124-54-50E
49-09-46N 119-41-38E
47-14-21N 123-55-10E
46-33-15N 132-58-IS E
45-40-29N 126-31-46E
42-31-27N 123-59-16E
42-04-OON 121-43-10E
41-16-36N 123-04-52E
40-17-49N 120-21-51E
39-17-13N 121-45-48E
36-38-50N 119-07-20E
36-40-40N 116-55-11E
30-35-OON 117-20-OOE
46-29-35N 083-36-20E
42-50-40N 093-36-58E
40-18-OON 097-01-50E
39-40-31N 098-53-38E
38-23-49N 106-07-48E
40-33-30N 110-02-15E
49-10-39N 119-42-30E
40-42-28N 114-57-25E
40-21-15N 116-40-52E
40-35N 110-02E
41-47N 123-23E
41-08N 122-59E
39-07N 117-11E
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