SSM LAUNCH FACILTIES SHUNAG-CHENG-TZU MISSILE TEST CENTER CHINA

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PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT
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SSM LAUNCH FACILITIES
SHUANG-CH ENG-TZU
MISSILE TEST CENTER
CHINA
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SSM LAUNCH FACILITIES, SHUANG-CHENG-TZU MISSILE TEST CENTER, CHINA
DATED FEBRUARY 1967
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On pages 6 and 7, Figures A-5 and A-6, Mission should be
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Early construction.
On page 18, 3d column, 2d paragraph (1st complete paragraph), 3d sentence
should read: A buried conduit or line also runs to Instrumentation Site 12.
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Instrumentation Site 12, rather than 11.
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INTRODUCTION
The SCTMTC, located in northwestern China at 41-05N
100-15E, contains provisions for at least 2 and probably 3
types of missile systems from its 4 launch complexes.
Launch Complexes A and D appear to be for an MRBM-
type missile, while Launch Complex B was constructed for
a more sophisticated system probably in the ICBMor space
class. Launch Complex C was apparently designed for
cruise missiles, and the purpose of the newpad, constructed
during 1965-1966, is yet to be determined.
SUMMARY
This report, one of a series on the Shuang-cheng-tzu
(SCTMTC), presents an analysis of the SSM launch facilities
to show changes, additions, and activity since
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The user should secure NPIC
Report NPIC/R-1065/64, for a description
of facilities as they existed in During this time
frame, 1962 through 1966, additions have been made to
Launch Complexes A and C, and 2 new launch facilities have
been constructed: Launch Complex B and Launch Complex D.
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Concrete road
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- Cable scar
Support area
Launch site
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Radar site
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Launch Complex A, located at 41-14N 100-17E, is the
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of the SSM launch complexes. It consists of 2 road-served
R & D-type launch pads, and a checkout area located
approximately 0.5 nautical miles (nm) to the rear (Figure
A-1), east of the launch pads. The 2 launch pads, A-1 and
A-2, south to north, are a direct, though enlarged, deriva-
tion of Launch Area 1C at the Kapustin Yar/Vladimirovka
Missile Test Center in the USSR 1/ and probably also
Launch Area 3C at the same missile test center.
A major modification was made to Launch Pad A-1
between
(Figure A-2). During this time an approximately
50-foot extension was added to the forward edge of pad A- 1,
giving a total length of approximately 275 feet; the access
road to the pad was slightly enlarged and the intersection
angle was rounded off; a protective bunker/revetment was
relocated, as was a light pole, and 2 towers were added.
Two new launch points were also constructed on the pad
forward of the original launch point. The first evidence of
present at the center launch position and a probable launch
stand was at the forward position (position 3, Figure A-3).
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burn scars at both newer launch positions (positions 2 and 3,
1 Figure D-3). No change was noted to the original launch
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the southwest corner of the pad adjacent to the previously
relocated one. A conduit or cable was seen extending from
these 2 revetments to the original launch position (position
1) on (Figure
A-4). simi ar conduit or cable was seen on Launch
Complex D in I I extending from
the launch position to the bunker/revetment off the southwest
side of the pad, one of the comparisons between the 2 sites.
(Others will be discussed in the section of the report on
Launch Complex D.) Between
the major change noted in facilities at Launch Complex
A was the enlargement of the garden plots between the ads.
The launch area when last observed inlI
(Figures A-5 and A-6) appears to be an active facility.
The major significance of Launch Complex A in the
periol through
has been in terms
of observed equipment and exercises at this complex,
rather than the modifications or changes to the facilities.
At the time of the observed modifications to Launch Pad
A-1 Da piece of equipment, later identified
as a mobile gantry crane (Figure D-4), was observed in the
Launch Complex A checkout area. The identification of
this piece of handling equipment, which has subsequently
been seen on several occasions in the A checkout area as
well as in the SSM Housing and Support Area, is another
indicator of the level of activity at Launch Complex A
over the past 3 years.
Table A-1 shows activity at the Launch Area and the
Checkout Area, Launch Complex A, by date of photography
(Figure A-7). It is interesting to note that only on one
occasion, igure A-3), has
missile equipment been observed on Launch Pad A-2. In
fact, no modifications have been made to A-2 and light fix-
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tures have never been added to the 4 poles around the pad.
Another firm indicator of activity, a missile launch, is
revealed by the second approximately 80-foot-diameter
crater at the SCTMTC rangehead. This crater is located
approximately 3.5 nm downrange, due west of Launch
Complex A (Figure A-8). This crater can be negated on
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On 8 occasions (Table A-1), all on small-scale =
missions, indications of erected missiles have been present
on Launch Pad A-1. These range from 3 confirmed missiles,
2 probable, 2 possible, and 1 suspect.
Mensurations obtained on the 3 confirmed missiles give
heights of 70,1If 10 feet. Considering that the
missile is standing on a launch stand of probably= 5 feet
in height the length of the missile apparently equates to the r~
length of the transporter-erector measured at PI
Launch Complex D and the
Launch Complex A Checkout Area
= This compares with the approximate 1:1 ratio of the
length of German A-4 (V-2) missile to its transporter-
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erector
(Meilerwagon), and the Soviet SS-2
missile to its transporter-erector,
Other identifiable ground support equipment observed
at Shuang-cheng-tzu, mobile gantry cranes andtransporter-
trailers, was used with the German A-4 (V-2) and Soviet
SS-2 systems. Thus, from photography, it appears that the
Chinese have been testing a missile at the SCTMTC which
has the approximate length of the Soviet SS-3 missile,
Q but have been handling it with ground
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Mission
Launch Area A
Checkout Area
Date
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Launch Area A
Checkout Area
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Mission
Launch Area A
Checkout Area
No activity or equip No activity or equip
No activity No activity
No activity Mobile gantry crane
No activity or equip No activity or equip
No activity No activity
No activity No activity
No activity or equip No activity or equip
No activity No activity
No activity No activity
No activity or equip Transporter-erector
Transporter-erec- Mobile gantry crane
No activity or equip No activity
tor, suspect mis-
2 U/i vehicles Transporter-erector;
Prob missile; pass Mobile gantry crane;
Bile and ground
pieces of equipment mobile gantry crane
transporter-erec- pass transporter-
support equip
Identification only Identification only
for trailer
No activity U/I V/PE
Poss missile an fwd Pow transporter-trail-
(2 d crater present) No activity
No activity No activity
launch point er; mobile gantry
Cloud covered Cloud covered
No activity No activity
crane; 2 U/I vehicles/
(2d crater negated)
pieces of equipment
Identification only Identification only
U/I V/PE (vehicles Mobile gantry crane
Identification only Identification only
Addition to pad Mobile gantry crane
road between (raised)
2 revetments present No activity
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checkout and
near A-1
Missile 70' ?10' Mobile gantry crane
launch area)
Poss transporter-erec- Mobile gantry crane
ground support
No activity Pow V/PE partially in
tar on pad approach
equip
checkout bldg
Poss transporter-erec- Mobile gantry crane
U/I V/PE Mobile gantry crane;
2 puss V/PE Pow mobile gantry crane
for on pad approach
U/I V/PE
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Na activity No activit
No activity No activity
launch Point
No activity No activity
No activity N. activity
Cloud covered Mobile gantry crane
Identification only Identification only
U/I V/PE No activity
No activity No activity
No activity No activity
No activity No activity
No activity No activity
Identification only Identification only
No activity Mobile gantry crane
Small u/i equip No activity
No activit No activity
(first crater
Missile No activity
present)
Transporter-erec-
No activity No activity
Small u/i equip No activity
for & support
No activity Mobile gantry crane;
(first crater
equip on pad
puss transports-erec-
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in field
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No activity No activity
Burn ..,at on center No activity
Prob missile and all Transporter-erector
No activity No activity
launch position;
ground support
No activity No activity
launch stand on
equip
Impression of dark- No activity
fwd position; trans-
Missile Mobile gantry crane
new at center of
portr-erector on
transp
Pad A-1
Pad A-2
for pulled away
No activity No activity
firm missile, all
No activity No activity
ground support
Conduit-cable on A-I Pass contaminant stains
equipment present
3 small u/i on A-1
No activity No activity
2 small u/i on A-2
?Keyed to Figure A-7.
NOTE: V/PE is abbreviation for vehicles/pieces equipment.
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FIGURE A-8. COMPLEX A. Second .rarer .1 ,cngehecd.
were complete, 1 more was added, and at least 4 more
were under construction. The next usable coverages, at
the end of
Figure B- revealed one completed rail spur into
the area, which terminated at an excavation for foundation
footings. Arail-mounted tower crane was under construction
on the rail spur and a second rail spur south of the first
Located at 41-15N 100-17E, approximately 1.5nm north
of Launch Complex A, Launch Complex B is the largest
launch facility in China. An R & 0-type facility for large
missile systems, probably in the ICBM/space category,
this complex was constructed in approximately 16 months:
I complex was constructed
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original Complex B (Figure B-1) which was intended to
be a duplication of Launch Complex A. 1/ Construction,
however, was terminated in an early- to mid-stage and the
complex was abandoned by the time of the first photographic
coverage in The area remained
inactive until
when 3 small pyramidal tents were noted in the area. The
next coverage of I Ire-
vealed 3 buildings under construction just north of the end
of the paved road originally constructed to the launch area,
and the beginning of a new rail line heading north from its
previous terminus near the revetted storage areas. By
complete. On I Figure B-4)
the rail-mounted tower crane, with a total height of 200
feet and boom pivot point at 160 feet, was complete, and foot-
ings for the tracks for the missile gantry were being con-
structed in a modular or building block concept; a concrete
with a center-to-center width of with 2 center cross
members parallel the end mem ers. At this time only 2
such units were emplaced, although additional footing ex-
cavations were dug. A buildup of construction support
camps and stockpiles of materials was also present. Rails
had not yet been laid on the second rail spur, even though
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revealed the tower crane had been moved forward, rail
cars with structural members were located just behind the
crane, additional foundation footings had been poured, and
excavation for the launch stand and flame deflector was
taking place. By this time rails had been laid on the second
spur to a point near the end of the paved road into the launch
area. A further buildup was noted in construction support
camps, motor pools were present, first evidence of the
water storage tanks under construction was seen, 2 probable
barracks-type buildings were under construction along the
access road, and a general appearance of very rapid
construction was noted. 5X1
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(southern) rail spur. By
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pit extending from the launch position were probably
curing, as a light covering, such as canvas, was over the
pit, and earth had not been backfilled against the sidewalls.
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I The first look at the footings for the probable
launch platform and the flame pit were obtained and it
could also be determined that the gantry rails were=
apart. Two facilities, the future propellant facilities,
were under construction along the second rail spur. One
of the water tanks had been capped and side walls were
being constructed on the second. The rail line serving
Launch Complex B, which had terminated just north of the
access road to B, showed signs of further extension. The
buildup of a construction camp was noted east of the Launch
Complex C access road and rail bed construction was noted
to the north. On the last usable coverage, index camera
photography is rail
line had progressed to a point approximately 25 nm north
of Launch Complex C, and additional indications of extension
were noted heading toward a probable agricultural commune,
border outpost, and weather station approximately 50 nm
north-northeast of the center.
The next evidence of additional construction was on
coverage of hen the
gantry appeared complete and the control bunker had been
capped. The tower crane was apparently dismantled by
this time. These items were verified on the
(Figure B-7) measured approximately 195 feet high, ^
feet wide at the top, and= wide at the base. The open
working space was approximately 140 feet in height, with
a width of 25 feet. Earth had been piled around the control
bunker, the 2 water storage tanks had both been capped,
concrete was being laid on the pad approach and surface,
a loop road system was being constructed from the second
rail spur to the launch pad, and open ditches extended
from 2 facilities under construction later identified as
propellant handling and storage facilities, near the second
rail spur to a point near the launch position which was
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showed that the gantry had been moved forward (possibly
to concrete surface the transfer point) and back on the
transfer point ono coverage. The covering was
removed from the top of the flame pit and earth had been
backfilled against the pit sidewalls. The first evidence of
construction clean-up was also noted on this mission with
the removal of some of the construction camp tents from
the area.
Monoscopic imagery of poor interpretability on
although severely
limiting readout, did reveal that the launch complex was
apparently complete. Concrete had been poured on the
gantry stand, the launch pad, and the pad approaches. The
earth around the control bunker north of the pad had been
smoothed off, the water storage tanks were complete and
earth mounded; on the loop road system, the access roads
between the second rail spur and the launch pad appeared
complete and hard surfaced, the trenches from the 2
propellant handling and storage facilities within the loop
roads at the second rail spur to a point near the launch
position were backfilled, and the visible portions of the
launch area presented a generally "cleaned-up" appearance.
The gantry had been rolled forward approximately one-
half the distance to the launch position, and an unidentified
object approximately 70 feet long was on the rear of the
launch pad between the gantry rails. The status of con-
struction of the actual launch point was undetermined.
Photographic coverage of II (Figure B-8)
included the entire complex and confirmed its completeness.
Mensuration was made of the majority of the facilities,
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resulting in one major difference. The total height of the
gantry has been scaled down to et. It is felt that
this measurement is more accurate than the 195-foot
height obtained ophotography (Mission
Measurements obtained from
coverage are expressed in Figure B-8 and Table B-1.
On this coverage the gantry was forward over the launch
position, concealing its completed appearance, and an empty
missile transporter approximately 60 feet long was on
the rear of the launch pad between the gantry rails in the
same position as the approximately 70-foot object was
located on
Not shown on Figure B-8 are 2 permanent-type adminis-
tration-barracks buildings that are flat roofed, sings 5X 1
story and measure 1301 At leas
10 small vehicles were parked in front of the larger building
on coverage and a crane is on the road in
front of this same building. Operation at this complex
would appear from photography to have the missile brought
into the gantry by standard gauge (Chinese) rail line. The
missile will then be raised into the gantry in an erected
position, probably by the crane mechanism on the rear of
the gantry and then transported approximately 625 feet by2 5X 1
the gantry to the launch position where fueling will take
place. The presence of the 2 larger diameter
rage tanks and the much larger pumphouse
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If alignment and azimuth of the launch facility have
any direct bearing on launch azimuth, the azimuth derived
from the layout of the facilityisF-Iegrees. This azimuth,
if extended from the launch point, would extend into the
Indian Ocean after crossing over China and India. The range
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Top
70' z 30'
Base
Open space
25' wide
Travel mechanism
Travel distance
725' max
2
Launch pad
Length 175'
Width
3
Flame pit
30' wide
At least 70'
long
(unkno
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depth)
~ac ss, 40' width of
each leg
Possible cab on forward
portions
625' center to center
Length taken to center
line of the gantry which
obscures forward edge
of pad. Gantry rail sep
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Gantry obscures rear por-
Lion of flame pit
Gantry and standard
gauge rails
Concrete cap
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5. U/I facility
6 Booker Length 70'
Entry
7a U/I facility
8 Purge sump
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9 Bunker I
Width 15'
10 Bunker Ln
10. U/I facility No measure
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Bunker
Main section
Entryway
12.
Electric power
sub station
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Flat-roofed
structure
13.
U/I facility
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Possible platform
Entryway
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Possible electric
power substa-
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Flat-roofed
building
Main section
Wing
Wing
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Gable-roofed
Len th 60'
pumphouse
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Earth-bunkered
water-storage
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Propellant facility
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Earth-bunkered
dome
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Propellant facility
Earth-bunkered
This bunker is most sim-
ilar to Item 6. There is
also a side entry and the
road widens at this point.
Terminus of power line in-
to the area.
A flat-topped conical struc-
ture or bunker.
Probably used during con-
struction phase.
There may be some earth
bunkering an the side of
the building facing the
launch position.
These may be supplied from
water tower along the
access road with a top tank
diamof^ and a
heightt o t.
Also at this facility is a stack
approximately 50' tall, a
small above-ground tank,
and a possible entryway.
This may be a portion of
Item 20.
Also at this facility is a
stack approximately 50'
tall, a small above-
ground tank, and a pos-
sible entryway. An under-
ground line connects this
facility with the sump, Item
23.
One of 4 similar type
bookers (Items 7, 9, 10,
15)
A typical purge sump par-
titioned into 2 equal sec-
tions. The foundations
for a possible pump/filter
station are located approx.
4s the way to the launch
position.
See also Items 7, 10, 15
11 Gable-roofed Length 40' This building is protected
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Flat-roofed embankment.
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LAUNCH COMPLEX C
Launch Complete C (Figure C-1) located at 41-18N
100-17E, was the northernmost of the 3 original launch
complexes. Apparently constructed for cruise missiles,
1/ it was complete when first observed in
Major addition and modification took place between
the same time period as the
construction of Launch Complex B. A new pad approximately
150 by 75 feet was constructed approximately 325 feet north
of the original launch pad and a probable service tower
approximately 65 feet high was constructed on the pad.
This new pad has an approximate azimuth of
along its long axis. At the same time, support facilities
within the launch area were augmented by the addition of
barracks-type buildings, heat plant, water supply facilities,
and garden plots.
Prior to this an addition had been made to the south-
east corner of the original pad. This addition, measuring
50 by 20 feet (Figure C-2), was apparently complete by
and can be negated on
coverage. One of the
4 light poles, the one in front of the new addition, was
removed at the same time. The purpose of this addition
has not been explained but it does not appear to have any
connection with the major modification begun in 1965.
The first evidence of construction for the major modifi-
cation was observed on
coverage when a foundation for a new support building
and ground scarring were present. This is the same date
that the first activity at Complex B was noted.
coverage the building was
completed and additional scarring was noted in the area.
By at least 10
tents were noted in the support section of the launch area
and some scarring was noted at the future pad location.
4 trucks
were on or near the old launch pad and a new irrigation
ditch was visible in the support area in addition to 1 new
probable pumphouse and at least 11 personnel tents. By
the first evidence of
agricultural activity was noted in the support portion along
the irrigation ditch. Coverage of
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revealed the first evidence of construction activity
at the new pad site. The repetitive coverage mission
revealed
additional construction activity at the location of the new
pad. On the forward portion
of the pad had been concrete surfaced and the access road
from the original pad was being surfaced. B
I the access road had been completed, and
a new concrete apron approximately 80 feet long had been
added on the southern side of the loop access road serving
the original pad; an approximately 50-foot tower was lo-
cated on this apron. Coverage of
revealed the remainder of the pad under construction
(Figure C-3), 3 new buildings were under construction
and the foundation for a fourth was visible. At least
12 tents were in the area. At this time measurements of
150 by 75 feet were obtained of the pad, and approximately
65 by 20 feet on the tongue projecting to the east. A cir-
cular ring with an inner diameter of 20 feet and an outer
diameter ofI________ was positioned approximately 120 feet
from the forward edge of the pad, and concrete surfacing
was taking place on the remainder of the pad. A small,
flat-roofed, unrevetted structure was also present next
to the newer pad on this coverage. Three probable light
poles were also present at the new pad. The small scale
of the coverage pre-
cluded a detailed analysis but it couldbeseen that construc-
tion was continuing on the buildings and a possible crane
was located adjacent to the circular pattern on the new pad.
On photography an unidenti-
fied object is positioned over the circular pattern and at
least 2 unidentified pieces of equipment are on the newer
pad. At least 4 vehicles are near the original control bunker.
Two towers or masts are on the new apron on the loop access
road. Tents were still present in the support area.
The photography of re-
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to be of steel girder construction with heavier members
or construction at the base and some type of mechanism 25)xt
at the southwest quadrant of the circular ring. This heavier '
framework extends upward approximately 40 feet on 3
sides but apparently does not extend on the forward side.
At least 4 vehicles/pieces of equipment were also located
on the pad. There were still 12 tents in the area. The 3 H
large buildings previously observed under construction could
be seen to be barracks type and were complete.
Ithe launch area was less
active; 3 tents remained on
left by
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Coverage of igure
C-4) revealed the area as probably completed. A trench
from the small structure next to the new pad to the hip-
roofed 60- by 40-foot building, which was one of the original
support buildings, was observed. A buried conduit or line
also runs to Instrumentation Site 11.
Figure C-5)
the new pad at Launch Complex C appeared complete,
although no security fence had been constructed. The
probable service tower had not changed from its appearance
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and the only
noticeable difference in the support area was in the com-
pletion of all buildings present and the removal of all
tents. No security gate or fence across the complex
road was present.
No changes or modifications to the C Checkout Area
were noted, although tents and small vehicles were observed
on several occasions.
It can be noted that the access to Launch Complex D
branches off the road to C just prior to entering the C
Launch Area. This would allow the C Checkout Area to
be utilized for missiles tested at D if desired. At present,
no function can be ascribed to Launch Complex C. The
new pad at C, while having a probable service tower
and the general appearance of a launch pad, does not have
the usual "across pad" access or earth-mounded control
bunker.
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Launch Complex D, the most recent of the 4 SSM launch
complexes at Shuang-cheng-tzu, is located approximately
4 nm north-northwest of Launch Complex C at 41-22N
100-15E. The complex (Figure D-1) consists of a single
road-served launch position, a loop road pattern, a control
bunker, protective revetments, an electric power substation,
and a0 structure, and is apparently a "field?
or stripped version of the launch pads at Complex A. The
road patterns and launch pad do not appear to be constructed
of concrete but rather of compacted/treated earth, although
a portion in the center of the pad has a different tone,
possibly signifying a different material. The complex was
constructed rapidly, possibly in less than 3 months. Com-
plete negation can be made on photography
the access road to the general area of the complex was
apparent. Coverage of I Irevealed
several construction support structures and earth scarring
in the area. By he
complex may have been complete, with the launch pad and
complex and revealed the launch position, control bunker,
auxiliary facilities, as well as equipment and activity. At
this time I he pad had already been
utilized as a launch facility as evidenced by the burn scars
visible on the pad. These burn scars are apparently identical
with burn scars observed at the 2 newer launch positions
photo coverage
The probable loading access through the launch pad at
Launch Complex D is on an azimuth of approximately
235 degrees, which equates to the approximately 230-degree
loading azimuths of Launch Complex A.
Equipment andl activity observed at Launch Complex D
on I hotographic coverage included atrans-
porter-erector which measured This piece of
equipment has the same configuration as the transporter-
erector utilized with the German A-4 (V-2) system (Figure
D-3) and the Soviet SS-2 system, although it is approximately
20 feet longer than ones utilized with the A-4 (V-2) system
and 10 feet longer than the one used with the SS-2 system as
observed at the Kapustin Yar/Vladimirovka Missile Test
Center in 1959. 2/ Two mobile service cranes, which were
also common to the German A-4 (V-2) (Figure D-4) and
Soviet SS-2 systems were also observed, one in an erected
position and one in a lowered travelingmode. These cranes
were utilized by the Germans for transferring the missile
from the transporter-trailer (Vidalwagon) to the transpor-
ter-erector (Meilerwagon). They are also probably capable
of being used for warhead mating. An empty transporter-
trailer approximately =long was also observed parked
along the road leading to the launch area. These transporter-
erectors have also been identified in Launch Complex A on
both launch pads, in the checkout area (Figure D-5) and in
the SSM Housing and Support Area motor pool. The mobile
gantry cranes have been identified on numerous occasions
in the Launch Complex A Checkout Area (Figure D-5) and
the transporter-trailers have been identified in SSMHousing
and Support Area, and the SSM section of the SSM-SAM
Assembly and Checkout Area.
Table D- 1 gives comparative mensuration of the equip-
ment observed at Launch Complexes D, A, the SSM Housing
and Support Area, the Assembly and Checkout Area, the
SS-2 equipment observed at the Kapustin Yar/Vladimirovka
Missile Test Center, and the German A-4 (V-2) equipment.
A row of 21 small probable monitoring devices was posi-
tioned just north of the launch position. At least 4 more
objects, all under 10 feet square, may have been utilized
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the launch position has an approximately Duniden-
tified object on top, probably also used for observing missile
launchings. If a launch complex at SCTMC were to be
selected as the most likely candidate for the launch point
of China's reported missile-delivered nuclear test (CHIC 4)
Launch Complex D would be chosen for the
following reasons:
1. The ex
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2. a atI(-1 permanent concrete roads.
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4. The placement of the complex forward of the "firing
line" of the other SSM launch complexes, and
separation distance of 4 nm from the nearest
launch facility, Launch Complex C.
5. The absence of security fencing.
6. The amount of equipment and probable monitoring
devices within the complex prior to the test.
7. The absence of equipment, probable monitoring
devices, and structures on coverages subsequent
to the event.
Table D-1. Comparative Measurements of Equipment at SCTMTC and
KY/Vtad MTC. (Dimensions in fart)
SCTMTC
Launch Complex A
SCTMTC
Launch Complex D
SCTMTC
SSM Housing &
Support Area
SCTMTC
SSM Assembly &
Checkout Area
KY/ Vlad MTC
Launch Complex G
(SS-2)
German A-4 (V.2)
Transporter-
Erector
Other components which can be compared to Launch
Complex A include the bunkers/revetments off the edge
of the pad at D which can be equated to the 2 revetments off
Launch Pad A-1, and the conduit, previously discussed in
Launch Complex A, from the launch position to one of these
bunkers/revetments.
Mobile
Gantry
Crane
Transporter
Trailer
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DOCUMENTS
1. NPIC. R-1065/64, Shuangcheng tzu Missile Test Center, China, Jan 64 (SECRET-
2. CIA. PIC/JR-1006/61, Launch Complex "G"Surface-to-Surface Missile Facilities ka uetdm Yar/Vladimirovka Missile Test Center,
USSR, Mar 61 (SECRET
GMAIC. 4-67
NPIC PROJECT
11105/67 (partial answer)
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