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ADocumentaryHistoryOfTheCubanMissileCrisis1962
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65. (Continued)
1. At least one Soviet regiment of 1020-nm (SS-4) medium range
ballistic missiles is now deployed in western Cuba at two launch sites near
San Cristobal, Each of these sites presently contains eight missiles and
four unrevetted, field-type launchers which rely onmobile erection, check-
out, and support equipment. These missiles are probably those reported
moving into this area during September. Although there is continuing
improvement of these sites, this regiment must be considered operational
now. The presence of eight missiles at each site indicates a refire capa-
bility from each of the four launchers. Refire could be accomplished in
4 to 6 hours after the initial firing. A third facility in this area, previously
identified as Launch Site 3, could be either a technical support area for
this regiment or a third launch site; however, the early stage of development
precludes a positive identification of this activity.
2. An additional regiment of Soviet 1020-nm (SS-4) missiles is now
deployed at two sites east of Havana in the Sagua La Grande area, nine
miles apart. These sites closely resemble the sites at San Cristobal but
appear to be more permanent in nature. Terrain features have dictated
considerable clearing and grading for deployment of the system. Also,
there are permanent structures at the launch pad areas which are not found
at the San Cristobal sites. There are four launch positions at each site and
we estimate an operational capability for each site within one week. The
sizes of the missiles, associated equipment, and buildings found at the San
Cristobal and Sagua La Grande sites are almost identical and are com-
patible with the 1020-nm MRBM system.
3. Two fixed sites are under construction in the Guanajay area near
Havana. Four launchers, two blockhouses, and underground propellant
storage are being built at each site. We believe that the 2200-nm (SS-5)
*See Figures 1-9.
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