SCROOGE MISSILE, MOSCOW PARADE, 7 NOVEMBER 1965

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• Publication Date: March 1, 1966
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SCROOGE MISSILE,
MOSCOW PARADE,
7 NOVEMBER 1965
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SCROOGE MISSILE, MOSCOW PARADE, 7 NOVEMBER 1965
SCROOGE MISSILE, MOSCOW PARADE,
7 NOVEMBER 1965
Attache photography acquired in Moscow on
7 November 1965 shows a weapon not previously
seen by Western observers (Figures 1-4). The
missile, designated SCROOGE, is reported by
the Soviets to be a mobile, solid-fuel ICBM. It
is contained in a cylindrical canister covered at
both ends and mounted on a tracked chassis.
The only time that the canister was not
covered by canvas was during its transit of Red
Square; hence, the number of usable photo-
graphs of it is limited. The only available pho-
tography of the left side of the canister and cer-
tain portions of the transporter superstructure
(uncovered) is a number of views which appeared
in the newspaper Red Star. Therefore, complete
details and accurate scale drawings of portions of
the canister and superstructure cannot be pro-
vided.
The mensural data contained in this report
were obtained from photographic solutions utiliz-
ing graphical techniques, metrical traps, and
scale-ratio techniques. Because of the geometrical
problems involved in mensural analysis of oblique
ground photography, some degree of error is in-
herent. The reader is cautioned that while in
some instances dimensions are carried to the one-
hundredth part of a foot, the degree of accuracy
is not that reliable. A general guide for deter-
mining the degree of confidence that can be
placed in these dimensions is as follows:
Dimensions Given
60 feet to 20 feet
20 feet to 5 feet
5 feet to 0 feet
Degree of Accuracy
The reader is further cautioned that the line
drawing on which the mensural data appear is
not intended to be used for detailed engineering
analysis.
The overall length of the canister, including
both end coverings, is (Figure 5). The
ong between coverings and
canister is
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in diameter. The conical fairing on the
forward end is I I long and has a maximum
NPIC K-6421 (3/66)
FIGURE I. SCROOGE MISSILES ON PARADE.
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diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of
the canister. The fairing appears to be riveted or
bolted to the canister. The linear object on the
surface of the cone is in line with a cable tunnel
which runs along the upper right side of the
canister. The beveled covering over the aft end of
the canister is in diameter and does not
appear to be easily removable. The -di-
ameter extension on the covering shows no rivets
or bolts, which may indicate that it can be easily
removed. The appendage on the upper left side
of the aft covering joins a cable tunnel which
runs nearly the full length of the left side of the
canister. Other items on the outer surface of the
canister, from front to rear, are as follows:
A belt- or band-type apparatus locatedE7
feet from the forward end of the canister and
fastened on both sides of the canister with
bolted clamps.
A circular, raised, probable access hatch
in diameter. The method of cover
removal cannot be determined.
A housing for 20 cable terminals which
overlaps the cable tunnel running along the
upper right side of the canister. The 20 ex-
ternal cables leading from the housing are
held flush with the canister by straps. The
cables disappear under the erecting mech-
anism. At least 7 cables connected to an
equipment box on the right side of the
superstructure and at least 4 cables under
the canvas on the left side can be identified.
It is not known whether these 11 cables are
part of the 20 mentioned above.
Two cleats, one on either side of the
canister, located below and just aft of the
cable terminal housing. Their configuration
indicates that they probably function as
lifting points.
Two brackets, one on either side of the
canister, located just below the cleats. The
brackets function in conjunction with hand-
wheels, during transit of the canister, to
lock the canister to the bracing which ex-
tends forward of the cab.
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The erecting mechanism, located along
the aft portion of the canister. It consists of
a tubular assembly connected with a hydraulic
piston on either side, and a pivoting mech-
anism near the extreme aft end of the trans-
porter superstructure.
The canister is constructed of sheet-metal
sections which are less than wide and
approximately half the circumference of the
canister. Alternate sections overlap adjoining
sections, and the sections are riveted together.
A longitudinal seam, probably a weld, runs from
the extreme aft end of the cylinder to the belt-
like apparatus located near the forward end and
probably joins together the riveted half-circum-
ference sections. The canister probably can be
separated at the "belt" if the clamps on either
side are unbolted. There are at least 2 bands
which appear to be welded around the circum-
ference of the cylinder to provide added strength.
When the canister is erected to the vertical
position as shown in the photograph from Red
Star (Figure 6) the aft end covering would be
flush or nearly flush with the ground. The hy-
draulic piston would have to telescope to approx-
imately 4 times its length when the canister is
,erected. The piston housing is long and
in diameter. It should be noted that the
piston on the SCAMP missile erecting mechanism
does telescope to approximately 4 times its length.
The SCAMP piston housing is long and
in diameter If the SCROOGE piston
did not telescope, the canister could be elevated
to a maximum of only 30 degrees above the
horizontal. A movie, Rocket and Artillery Forces
Day of 19 November 1965, shows a close-up
view (Figure 7) of a portion of the erecting
mechanism, including a short portion of one hy-
draulic piston where its upper end connects with
the tubular assembly.
The chassis of the tracked mover is very
similar to that of the SCAMP. Its superstructure,
however, which has vertical sides and a high
silhouette, is unique. The configuration of the left
side of the superstructure is nearly the same as
the right; there are 4 minor variations. The
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FIGURE 2. PERSPECTIVE VIEW AND FORWARD END OF CANISTER.
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FIGURE 3. MIDSECTION OF CANISTER.
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FIGURE 4. AFT END OF CANISTER.
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mover carries 2 conical jack pads in the rear
between the tracks. The jack pads are carried
base to base, have handles, and are locked in the
travel position to the bracing which supports the
hydraulic jacks at the extreme aft end of the
mover. A tow cable is located along both sides of
the vehicle, and 2 tow rings can be identified in
the front and rear along the lower part of the
chassis.
NPIC 6-6426 (3/66)
FIGURE 6. SCROOGE IN VERTICAL POSITION.
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FIGURE 7. CLOSE-UP OF SCROOGE SHOWING ERECTING
MECHANISM.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
1''?" 65, selected photos (CONFIDENTIAL)
I I I Krasnaya Zoezda (Red Star), Moscow, 26 Nov 65 (UNCLASSIFIED)
I DOCUMENT
1. NPIC. R-292/65, SAVAGE, SCRAG, and SCAMP Missiles, Moscow Parade, 9 May 1965, Sep 65 (SECRET)
I REQUIREMENT
GMAIC. 27-6
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11350/66 (partial answer)
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