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A Low-Visibility Force Multiplier<br />
Launchers<br />
Cruise missile launchers are designed, developed, and produced by the 8359 Research<br />
Institute, also known as the Beijing Institute of Special Machinery [ 北 京 特 种 机<br />
械 研 究 所 ]. Established in 1981, the institute is an integrated R&D and production center<br />
located in Beijing’s Haidian District and employs 700 personnel. 14<br />
Final Assembly<br />
The Third Academy 159 Factory, also known as the Beijing Xinghang Electromechanical<br />
Equipment Factory [ 北 京 星 航 机 电 设 备 厂 ], is responsible for final cruise<br />
missile assembly. Covering 350,000 square meters and employing more than 1,500 people,<br />
the 159 Factory is located in the primary cruise missile complex in Yungang. 15 Table B.1<br />
shows important departments, institutes, and factories.<br />
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