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This is a CIA Office of Research and Reports contribution to National Intelligence Estimate 11-14-64, dated 6 October 1964, on the capabilities of Soviet general-purpose forces from 1964 to 1970. It updates evidence on Soviet doctrine for theater warfare, the effect of low wartime birth rates on military conscription and the labor supply, tactical missile systems, the Soviet and Satellite tactical air forces, and Soviet naval submarine, surface and air forces. The report does not mention unidentified flying objects.
“The Advance”2 pages
TOP S'CET The SNAF also operates a force of about 100 to 120 Beagle light jet bombers. Because these aircraft have a-limited combat radius (500 to 550 nm), operations would be r6stricted to areas within this range of their bases in the Baltic and Black Sea areas and the Sea of Japan. their use is primarily in reconnaissance and utility roles, but other known missions include mine-laying and bombing missions. They also could be employed in strikes against coastal installations. The Brewer, a new light jet bomber, may replace some of the Beagles. Even though the Brewer's combat radius is shorter (350 nm), it is still sufficient to allow operations in the mentioned areas, and this aircraft has the advantage of being much faster than the Beagle. The possibility cannot be excluded, however, that the USSR may elect to deploy longer range aircraft in place of the Beagles. B. Mission 1. Against Surface Forces Several classes of submarines are available for long-range operations, the most important of which are equipped with the SS-N-3 cruise missile. Two versions of this missile are operational, the earlier 300-nm SS-N-3A (since 1961) and the 4 50-nm SS-N-3B (since 1963). (TSD) The SS-N-3A can deliver a nuclear warhead with a maximum yield of 2.3 megatons. It has a low flight profile of 1,000 to 3,000 feet and uses terminal homing guidance against surface targets. It is carried on 18 submarines, including 6 nuclear-powered E-class Mod I - EC E - TOP ECRET
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