TIKHVIN PROBABLE LONG RANGE SAM LAUNCH COMPLEX USSR

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T04759A007300010047-6
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• Original Classification: T
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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 8, 2001
• Sequence Number: 47
• Publication Date: September 1, 1967
• Content Type: REPORT

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PHOTOGRAPHIC INT.ERPREfiATION REPORT
TIKHVIN
PROBABLE LONG RANGE
SAM LAUNCH COMPLEX
USSR
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SEPTEMBER 1967
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The Tikhvin Probable Long Range SAM (PCBs) Launch Complex is
approximately 6.7 nautical miles NNW of Tikhvin, USSR. The complex, in
an early stage of construction, consists of 2 launch sites, the clearing
for a third, a tracking guidance facility and clearing activities for a
missile-handling facility.
At'La-unch Sites A and B the loop roads have been graded and construction
for 6 launch positions is observed. No revetments are discernible. Only
preliminary tree clearing is observed at Launch Site C.
The tracking guidance facility is connected by road to r.aunch Site B
and consists of 3 clearings, 2 probably for radar mounds and the third for
the control center.
Tree clearance for the missile-handling facility is observed just north
of the launch area.
No support facilities are discernible.
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situated approximately 150 feet above mean sea level. _ e complex can be
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