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PROJECT SUN STREAK
WARNING NOTICE:
SENS ITIVE
INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS
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INVOLVED
PROJECT
NUMBER:
8801
DATE
OF
SESSION:
Mar
START:
0926
METHODOLOGY:
CRV(solo)
SESSION NUMBER:
DATE
OF REPORT:
Mar
END:
1005
VIEWER
IDENTIFIER:
099
1.
(S/NF/SK)
MISSION:
Determine
the
content,
if
any,
of
the
building
located
at
coords:
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2.
(S/NF/SK)
VIEWER TASKING:
(a)
Provide
an overview of
the
target
area and describe the structure (s)
of specific
intelligence
interest.
(b)
Describe
the
interior
of
the
structure (s)
.
(c)
Describe
the content,
if
any,
of
the target
structure.
(d)
Describe
the
function and
intended use
of any
items
of
interest.
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SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED
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a8 Approved For Release 2006/08/08 «,€AvRDP96-00789R000300760001-5 d. (S/NF/SK) Only one viewer addressed the issue of the crew that appeared comprised of three personnel functionally responsible to accomplish the following: command (control); moving/lifting/working; and studying. The concept of a multi- personnel crew was resurfaced by the same viewer in a subsequent session. e. (S/NF/SK) One viewer perceived the introduction of a heavy gaseous substance used as a fuel-filtering that allows the aircraft to "fly cleaner” by eliminating a major portion of dirty exhaust gases and other residue from the aircraft's fuel system. The substance used was both odorless tasteless, and yet caustic and/or poisonous . Ground crews were observed wearing protective clothing when handling the material. Exposure and inhalation of the substance caused an irritation of the throat and aggravated the pulmonary tract. f. (S/NF/SK) The aircraft was virtually undetectable because of the presence of a jamming system on board. It also had the ability to "drop line of sight”; and, "its systems (were) not showing at high altitudes.” The aircraft flew illegally, ."at night, with different numbers on the flight schedule to make it seem as if another aircraft is flying (rather than the target aircraft).” 4. (S/NF/SK) COMMENTS: The ten sessions conducted to date have produced more data than was originally anticipated. Suggest this effort be held in temporary abeyance to allow for a quick review of the information obtained +: date and to determine areas of specific collection interest. requiring emphasis or development. This will be followed by a coliection effort against targets contained in Phase II and Phase LII of this ongoing project. SG1J 2 Enclosures 1 & 2 Sketches Approved For Release 200@/ “CIA-RDP96-00789R000300760001-5 Wve
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SECRET _. > Approved For Release roodarks Lomtaneae. ay, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY q WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-6111 Starys ov & DT-S 25 August 1987 MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECT: SUN STREAK Interim Operational Report #1 - 8709 (U) ‘Wnnmsewanee- 1. (S/NF/SK) Project 8709 is being conducted in three sepa and distinct phases: Phase I -— SG1 SG1A Fiod © ugust 1987 ugus nclusively, four remote viewers conducted ten sessions targeted against Phase I requirements. The following yi information represents a consensus reached by the viewers against Phase I tasking: A a. (S/NF/SK) The target program involves the research and development of a Sleek, modern-looking, silvery, powerful and high-tech aircraft. Related research and development efforts are taking place in a hot, arid, climate, and in a location characterized by hard §round and a noticeable lack of vegetation. While perceiving the aircraft, viewers were repeatedly distracted - by the presence of a device attached to the fuselage. The device was described as a “dial-shaped, round, rotating device that made Clicking noises as it rotated.” It was further perceived as "a protuberance (like an armature) that made contact with another object as it rotated” in the manner of an automotive distributor cap. Its presence on the fuselage appeared to detract from the aerodynamic lines of the aircraft. Strong considerations were currently underway by the aircraft designers to mount the device at a higher point along the fuselage to "smooth out the surface.” The aircraft carried sophisticated and advanced electronic gear used to “scan wide areas, collect data, and process information very rapidly.” One such electronic component was deacribed as a WARNING NOTICE: SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED HANDLE VIA SKEET CHANNELS ONLY SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED CLASSIFIED BY: DIA, DT DECLASSIFY BY: OADR Approved For Release 2003/04/18 : CIA-RDP96-00789R000300760003-3
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6.
(S/NF/SK)
Viewer
018 described
the target
as
a
four
or
five
story building of masonry construction having
a flat
roof
and
straight
sides;
it
was noticeably the tallest structures found
in
the
immediate target
area.
See Tab
H.
The
interior
of the
building appeared cluttered and even
"junky looking. "
A long
outside porch with
a portico-type walkway with arches
was
located
along one side
of
the building.
See Tab
I.
Viewer
018 focused
on
one
item of specific
interest
and described
as
a foam-lined
box containing
an
item that
was
disassembled
and consisted
of
small,
black,
shiny parts,
and other,
somewhat
larger dark brown
parts.
The concept
of optics appeared related
to the parts
of
interest
.
7.
(S/NF/SK)
At
TAB
J
is
a brief Summary of
Information
(SOI)
reflecting those areas
of correlation
independently surfaced by
the remote viewers during the course
of
their sessions
in
this
project.
The
SOI
is recommended for use
for dissemination
to the
customers
.
10 Enclosures
TABS
A thru
J
Drawi ngs
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d.
(S/NF/SK)
Only one viewer addressed the
issue
of
the
crew that appeared comprised of three personnel
functionally
responsible to accomplish the following:
command
(control);
moving/lifting/working;
and studying.
The concept
of
a multi-
personnel
crew was resurfaced by the same viewer
in
a subsequent
session
e.
(S/NF/SK)
One viewer perceived
the
introduction
of
a
heavy gaseous substance used as
a
f uel — f i 1 ter ing that allows
the
aircraft to
”fly cleaner” by eliminating
a major portion
of dirty
exhaust gases and other residue from the aircraft's
fuel
system.
The substance used was both odorless tasteless,
and yet caustic
and/or poisonous
.
Ground crews were observed wearing protective
clothing when handling
the material.
Exposure and
inhalation
of
the substance caused
an
irritation
of
the throat
and aggravated
the pulmonary tract.
f.
(S/NF/SK)
The aircraft was virtually undetectable
because
of
the presence
of
a jamming system on board.
It also
had the ability to
’’drop
line
of sight”;
and,
’’its systems
(were)
not showing
at high altitudes.”
The aircraft flew illegally,
"at
night,
with different numbers
on the flight schedule
to make
it
seem as
if another aircraft
is flying
(rather
than
the target
aircraft)
.
4.
(S/NF/SK)
COMMENTS:
The ten sessions conducted to date have
produced more data than
was originally anticipated.
Suggest this
effort
be held
in temporary abeyance
to allow for
a quick review
of
the
information obtained to date and to determine areas
of
specific collection
interest requiring emphasis or development.
This
will
be followed by
a collection effort against targets
contained
in Phase
II
and Phase
III
of this ongoing project.
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&
2 Sketches
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Air Foree to-Unveib Steal: Bomber: Bonuborss Service Discloses Previously Classified Details on Plane, Crew By Molly Moore Washington Post Staff Writer The Air Force announced yester- radar absorbent skin and curved - ' day that its secret Stealth Advanced Technology Bomber will be un- veiled to the public in November and revealed previously classified details about the aircraft and its crew. Air Force officials said the futur- istic B2 bomber has entered the final stage of its assembly process and will make its maiden flight in late fall. It will be the first of 132 bombers scheduled for production. The service disclosed that the sophisticated, highly - automated bomber will be operated by a crew of only two, compared with the four-man crew of the Bl bomber. The V-shaped craft is 69 feet long with a wingspan of about 172 feet and is 17 feet high, the Air Force said in providing the first detailed description of the intercontinental bomber. “The unique shape of the ‘flying. wing’ design r that is only REE a cenmmsemmimenenetn' f P15 fi ghter, yet has a wingspan al- ; -i-most as wide as a B52,” the Air ' Force said in a statement. _, The long-range bomber’s special * shape are designed to enable the craft to penetrate deep into the So- viet Union and evade radars and air defenses longer than conventional aircraft. ' The Air Force, however, still re- fused to disclose new cost estimates ; on the the aircraft, one of its largest “black,” or secret, programs, Al- | though the service said it will not ’ : reveal the new figures until later . this year, The Washington Post has ' previously reported that the cost of - the bomber has climbed to an es- timated $450 million per plane, a ‘20 percent increase over past es- ‘ timates., ; ' The Air Force said yesterday that it has begun checking the first bomber’s systems and instrumen- ° CORRECTION The Rit Gas Ga Tha price of one dollar for a Canon Sure Shot Supreme should have published as 179.95. The Wash- |é Tr a tae ” ohetata™atat A ie al tation, starting the “final phase i in the assembly process leading to the first flight.” - q The contractor, Northrop Corp3 “is currently well into the assembly phase of aircraft No. 2,” the Aiz Force said. x The first six airplanes will be as: signed to flight test duties, with five eventually joining the operatio force. The first plane will be “rolled out” for public viewing at Air Forcé Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., in mid- November, according to the Ait Force. Officials said the plane will not make its first flight until later 1 in the fall. “Current plans call for the Bg, which will have a capability to de- liver both nuclear and conventional, weapons against fixed and mobile targets, to achieve operational ca- pability in the early 1990s,” the statement said, oo. Let us advise y you and Ar ranvasant voll
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Washington Post Staff Writer
The Air Force announced yester-
1 day that its secret Stealth Advanced
Technology
Bomber
will
be
un-
veiled
to the
public
in November
and
revealed
previously
classified
details about
the
aircraft and
its
crew.
Air Force officials said the futur-
istic B2 bomber has entered
the
final stage of its assembly process
and
will make
its maiden
flight in
late fall.
It will be the first of 132 bombers
scheduled for production.
The
service
disclosed
that
the
sophisticated,
highly
automated
bomber will be operated by a crew
of
only
two,
compared
with
the
four-man crew of the B1 bomber.
The V-shaped craft is 69 feet long
with a wingspan of about 172 feet
and
is 17 feet high, the Air Force
said
in providing the
first detailed
description of the intercontinental
bomber.
"The unique shape of the 'flying
wing’ design
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that
is only
sliji
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* most as wide as a B52,” the Air
f Force said in a statement.
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The long-range bomber’s special
radar
absorbent
skin
and
curved
! shape are designed
to enable the
craft to penetrate deep into the So-
viet Union and evade radars and air
defenses longer than conventional
aircraft.
The Air Force, however, still re-
fused to disclose new cost estimates
i on the the aircraft, one of its largest
i "black,”
or
secret,
programs.
Al-
j though the service said
it will not
i reveal the new figures
until later
this year, The Washington Post has
previously reported that the cost of
the bomber has climbed to an es-
timated $450 million per plane, a
20 percent increase over past es-
timates.
The
Air
Force
said
yesterday
that it has begun checking the first
bomber’s systems and
instrumen-
tation, starting the
“final phase in
the assembly process leading to the
first flight.”
I
The contractor, Northrop Corp.^J
"is currently well into the assembljf
phase
of aircraft No.
2," the Aif
Force said.
The first six airplanes will be as-
signed to flight test duties, with fiv§
eventually
joining
the
operatioi
force.
The first plane will be “rolled out*
for
public
viewing
at
Air
Force
Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., in mid-
November,
according
to
the
Air
Force.
Officials said the plane will
not make its first flight until later ip
the fall.
i
"Current plans
call
for the B2,
which will have a capability to de-
liver both nuclear and conventional
weapons against fixed and mobile
targets, to achieve operational ca-
pability
in
the
early
1990s,”
the
statement said.
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