I've been thinking about doing a permanent launch site diorama for the Trumpeter S-75 "Guideline" (DDR or other Warsaw Pact) but cant find any details about how the missile was commanded to launch? I know it was connected by cable to the Fan Song radar and command vehicles but don't know how the cables actually ran or where they attached? Did the cables run along on the ground or were they in a purpose built trench or covered duct? Also was the launcher bolted down to a concrete plinth or did it just sit on it? Anyone know?
Thanks,
Andy
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andymacrae
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Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 03:41 PM UTC
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Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 10:26 PM UTC
The "Instruction for deployment and curtailing of Antiaircraft Missile Division S-75M" (I saw the 1969 and 1979 editions of this Instruction) says:
As to "was the launcher bolted down to a concrete plinth or did it just sit on it ?" question - yes, the launchers were always fixed, in any conditions (like any artillery guns). And if not bolted - they were fixed with special pintles (like some guns again).
Quoted Text
"When laying cables between control cabins and launchers, the method of cable laying should be chosen, based on local conditions (soil conditions, soil water availability, season of year, expected time of stay in this position, the availability of scrap materials: boards, sticks, reeds, etc.).
The selected method of cable laying should be (in all cases) protect the cables from mechanical damages, direct sunlight, icing, long-acting moisture and other reasons, which may cause the reduction of service life of cables, or may cause their sudden failures.
The examples of possible methods of cable laying are below:
a) Laying of cables in trenches
This method is recommended, if there is enough dry soil, or - if the terrain conditions allows - to use the cable trenches for draining ground water simultaneously.
Installation type illustrated in Fig. 12 and 13.
b) Laying of cables on the ground
This method is recommended for short-term placement of the division in position, or for rocky ground conditions.
Installation type illustrated in Fig. 14.
c) Laying of cables in a wet soil
This method is as an auxiliary in combination with other methods, and is recommended, when cables are laid through areas with moist soil.
Installation type illustrated in Fig. 15.".
As to "was the launcher bolted down to a concrete plinth or did it just sit on it ?" question - yes, the launchers were always fixed, in any conditions (like any artillery guns). And if not bolted - they were fixed with special pintles (like some guns again).
andymacrae
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Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 07:27 PM UTC
Thank you that is a great help.
Regards,
Andy
Regards,
Andy
HermannB
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Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 08:48 PM UTC
I don`t know how the German NVA deployed their "Guidelines", but the following may help with a generic launch site.
http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-SAM-Site-Configs-A.html#mozTocId444752
HTH
Hans-Hermann
http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-SAM-Site-Configs-A.html#mozTocId444752
HTH
Hans-Hermann