KALININ SAM COMPLEX B19-5 USSR

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• Publication Date: April 1, 1968
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PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT
KALININ
SAM COMPLEX B19-5
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APRIL 1968
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INTRODUCTION
The Kalinin SAM Complex B19-5 is located 15 nautical miles
(nm) south of Kalinin, USSR, at 56-36-50N 35-53-OOE (see insets,
Figure 1). The complex has an and an
elevation of approximately 800 feet above mean sea level.
This complex (Figures 1, 2, and 3) is part of a system em-
ployed for the point defense of Moskva, USSR. To date, only 3
other SA-5 complexes have been identified in the vicinity of
Moskva, these being the complexes at Mozhaysk (B32-5), Kimry
(A19-5), and Pereslavl-Zalesskiy (A29-5), USSR. Arranged in a
semicircle west and north of Moskva, these complexes are located
62-79 nm from the center of the city. The Kalinin Complex is
sandwiched between Mozhaysk, located 58 nm southwest, and
Kimry, 50 rim east. The remaining complex, Pereslavl-Zalesskiy,
is 43 rim east of Kimry. Kalinin is in the most advanced stage of
construction of the 4 complexes in this vicinity.
Presently the secured complex consists of 3 launch sites,
designated A-C, a tracking/guidance facility, and support and
missile-handling facilities. An air warning radar facility is located
7.3 nm north of the corn lex. All activity in this area can be ne-
gated in July 1965 while the first activity was
detected in February 1966 To date the complex
has been covered only once by lar a-scale KEYHOLE photog-
raphy, that obtained in June 1967 Most of the
information contained in this report, including that contained
in line drawings and annotated photographs, was derived from
this mission. Linear mensural data contained in this report is
accurate to within ? 5 feet except where indicated as approxi-
mate. Heights are accurate to within ? 5 feet.
LAUNCH AREA
Generally speaking, the 3 launch sites (Figures 4-6) are similar,
with each site consisting of 6 revetted launch positions (designated
1-6) and a revetted launch site control center. The revetments in
the launch area follow the same general pattern at all 3 launch
sites. Although simplified, the basic function of the revetments is
to protect the launch points from each other.
Positions 1 and 6 are covered on 2 sides by a broken L-shaped
revetment. The base, or short side of the L, and
located behind the launch point. The stem of the L is 140 to 175
feet long, and located just inside of and parallel to the launch site
service road.
Positions 2 and 5 are revetted by linear-shaped revetments 75
to 100 feet long, located just inside of, and parallel to, the launch
site service road. In addition to the linear revetments at Positions
2 and 5, an arc-shaped revetment is located around the launch
point at Positions A2, B2, B5, and C5, shielding adjacent launch
sites from these positions.
Positions 3 and 4 have arc-shaped revetments around the
launch point, shielding the launch site control centers from these
positions. A short linear revetment, 75 to 103 feet long, is posi-
tioned perpendicular to the V-rails at the opposite end of the
launch point. These will jointly protect Positions 2 from 3, and
4 from 5.
An anomaly with this complex is a trenching system seen in
the launch area. Basically this trench connects all 3 launch sites
with an underground bunker near a borrow pit midway between
the launch area and the tracking/guidance facility. Part of the
trench extending between Positions A2 and C5 has been filled in1
giving evidence that the entire trench may be filled.
The bunker located at the terminal end of the trench also has,
adjacent to it, a structure A sloping driveway
leads from the road connecting the launch area with the tracking/
guidance facility, down into the bunker. A cable/conduit extends
from the bunker, and leads into the cable/conduit connecting
Launch Site C with the tracking/guidance facility. This bunker,
normally not seen at any other SA-5 complexes, may be the
complex control center.
Launch Site A
Launch Site A (Figure 4) has V-rails installed at all 6 launch
positions, and the site is fully complemented with a launcher and
2 dollies at each launch position. Missile-ready shelters are under
construction over the dolly hold position at Launch Points A2 and
A6. A circular excavation 25 feet in diameter is located near the
launch control revetments, probably for an underground tank.
The launch site control center has 2 parallel linear revetments
145 feet long. Two pieces of canvas have been stretched over
them, obscuring from view the electronic vans and equipment
normally seen in the launch site control center. Cables/conduits
can be seen extending from the launch site control center to each
of the 6 launch positions.
Launch Site B
Construction activity at Launch Site B (Figure 5) is lagging
behind that of Sites A and C. The only discernible equipment at
Site B is a van in the launch site control center. No rails, launch-
ers, or dollies have been installed, although the site appears to
be complete in every other detail. The site is fully revetted, and
all launch positions are levelled and graded. The launch site con-
trol center is revetted by 2 parallel linear revetments 150 and 70
feet long. Cable/conduit scars can be seen extending from the
launch site control center to Launch Positions 1, 3, and 4. Approx-
imately 16 vehicles/pieces of equipment are parked in an area near
Launch Position Cl, adjacent to the launch site service road. Also
located in this parking area is a small centrally located structure
20 by 15 feet.
Launch Site C
Launch Site C (Figure 6) has V-rails installed at all 6 launch
positions, and the site is fully complemented with a launcher and
2 dollies at each launch position. Missile-ready shelters are under
construction over the dolly hold position at Launch Points Cl
and C5.
The launch site control center is revetted by 2 parallel linear
revetments 105 and 125 feet long. Two vans are visible between
the revetments, although the view of one of them is obscured
somewhat by a netting stretched over the tops of the revetments.
Cables/conduit can be seen extending from the launch site control
center to each of the 6 launch positions.
TRACKING/GUIDANCE FACILITY
The Tracking/Guidance Facility (Figure 7) is located approxi-
mately 2,700 feet southeast of the launch area. Presently it con-
sists of 3 radar mounds and a revetted control center. These
mounds are designated a-c to correspond to Launch Sites A-C.
Basis for this association is the fact that a direct cable/conduit line
can be seen connecting Launch Sites A and C with their respective
radar mounds and partially so for Launch Site B.
Radar mound b is hidden in heavy shadows cast by nearby
trees, and no equipment can be seen at this position. The other
2 mounds, in addition to the engagement radar, have 4 vans
parked in close proximity to them. L-shaped revetted bays are seen
attached to the base of mounds a and c, with netting and canvas
stretched over them. More equipment is discernible in these bays,
although the coverings preclude their exact identification. Cables/
conduits connect all 3 mounds with the control revetments, which
consist of 3 bays, faced by a linear revetment 135 feet long. Two
of the bays appear to have equipment in them, although inter-
pretation is limited by a possible canvas covering. A parking apron
with approximately 5 pieces of equipment is located at one end of
the revetments.
MISSILE-HANDLING FACILITY
The Missile-Handling Facility (Figure 8) is located northwest
of Launch Site B and is used for the receiving, assembly, check-
out, and storage of missiles used in the complex.
Basically it consists of a looped road with 2 drive-through
missile checkout/assembly buildings along the south road. Located
along the north road are 2 revetted possible propellant storage
facilities, each containing 3 horizontal tanks. A feature, seen at
Kalinin and several other complexes recently, is a road extending
from the missile-handling facility to a large building located near-
by. At Kalinin this road is still under construction, and the only
progress on the building is the excavation of 2 possible footings
located north of the missile-handling facility proper.
Near the eastern end of this facility is a graded parking area
containing 3 missile transporters, approximately 15 vehicle/pieces
of equipment, and 2 large probable tents.
SUPPORT FACILITY
The Support Facility (Figure 9) is located north of Launch
Site A. Twenty structures/buildings are seen, with 6 additional
buildings under construction, and an observation/guard tower.
The only discernible equipment in the support facility consists
of a crane adjacent to one of the buildings undergoing construction.
A large motor pool containing approximately 53 vehicles/
pieces of equipment is located between the missile-handling and
support facilities. Also located in this same general area are a
batch plant and 2 other structures.
AIR WARNING RADAR FACILITY
An Air Warning Radar Facility (Figures 1 and 10) is located
approximately 7.3 nm north of the launch complex. Presently this
facility consists of a fenced area containing 4 radar mounds, and a
bunkered arch-roofed building under construction. The facility
appears to be fully equipped with probable BACK NET and SIDE
NET radars, and their associated vans.
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