SAM batteries for Coastal Fortifications and Port protection

[oldpop2000]

I don't know if we can do this now, but I would like to suggest that SAM (surface to air missile) batteries be made available for installation on ports and coastal gun emplacements. They could be short to medium range batteries, probably four per battery. Examples would be Nike Ajax and Hercules and SA-2 Guideline that was used extensively in NV during the Vietnam War. There were also AADCP's on the coast of San Francisco Bay on the north side of the Golden Gate and in LA. All had Nike Hercules missiles.


nuke.fas.org/guide/russia/airdef/v-75.htm

[wlbjork]

I was wondering if, with the expansion, we'd get missile shore batteries to replace the current gun batteries once the appropriate techs are unlocked.

2 heavy, 4 medium or 8 light anti-shipping missiles (assuming these also get sizes) protected by one or two Medium SAMs and several Light SAMs.

[oldpop2000]

Just thought this link might be interesting - Nike Hercules missile sites around CONUS - www.alternatewars.com/WW3/Strat_Defenses/ARNG_HERCULES_1-FEB-1967.htm

[nimrod]

Link is interesting, thanks for sharing.

I think SAMs may be retrofitted to existing shore installations once the tech is researched - edited to add link that makes suspect this: nws-online.proboards.com/post/74459/thread.

I seem to recall some airfields or batteries with them... But I could very likely be imagining it...

[oldpop2000]

Nov 19, 2021 11:50:29 GMT -6 nimrod said:

Link is interesting, thanks for sharing.

I think SAMs may be retrofitted to existing shore installations once the tech is researched - edited to add link that makes suspect this: nws-online.proboards.com/post/74459/thread.

I seem to recall some airfields or batteries with them... But I could very likely be imagining it...

SAC bases, Alaskan bases did have Nike Hercules missile batteries. They were over 130 Nike sites. The Hercules had the advantage of being able to use a nuclear warhead. It was mobile but a permanent site did take time to build.

"Each launch site had three parts, separated by at least 1,000 yards (914 m). One part (designated C) of about six acres (24,000 m2) contained the IFC (Integrated Fire Control) radar systems to detect incoming targets (acquisition and target tracking) and direct the missiles (missile tracking), along with the computer systems to plot and direct the intercept. The second part (designated L), around forty acres (160,000 m2), held 1–3 underground missile magazines each serving a group of four launch assemblies and included a safety zone. The site had a crew of 109 officers and men who ran the site continuously. One launcher would be on 15 minutes alert, two on 30 minutes and one on two hour alert. The third part was the administrative area (designated A), which was usually co-located with the IFC and contained the battery headquarters, barracks, mess, recreation hall, and motor pool. The actual configuration of the Nike sites differed depending on geography. Whenever possible the sites were placed on existing military bases or National Guard armories; otherwise land had to be purchased."

Source is Wikipedia

Something to consider is the vulnerability of mobile missiles sites versus built missile batteries. The NVA can attest to the vulnerability of their SA-2 mobile sites during the Vietnam War.