LAUNCH COMPLEX 45 FACT SHEET

By Cliff Lethbridge

Launch Complex 45 Roland II Tank Launcher Circa 1976

Configuration: Tank Launcher, One Launch Pad

LAUNCH PAD 45

Current Status: Destroyed for Launch Complex 46 Construction

First Launch: Unconfirmed

Final Launch: Unconfirmed

Number of Launches: Unconfirmed

Vehicles Launched: Roland II

Launch Complex 45 consisted of a flat launch pad which supported tank-based launches of Roland II missiles. A tank served as both a blockhouse and launcher during Roland II launch operations. Launch Complex 45 was destroyed during the construction of Launch Complex 46.

Launch Complex 45 Bottom Center Circa 1976