Complex 9

This is the Complex 9 launch pad. Complex 9 was used between 1956 and 1958 to launch Navaho G-26 missiles (the Navaho X-10, a test vehicle that predated the G-26, was launched from the Skid Strip). Complex 9 launched its first Navaho on November 6, 1956. A total of 11 Navaho G-26 missiles were launched from Complex 9. Six launches were successful, and five failed.

The Navaho missile would stand in the center of the launch structure, above the blast deflector. On the other side of the structure was the erector tower (long since gone), a large tower that was used to erect and service the missile prior to launch.

After the final launch on November 18, 1956, Complex 9 (along with nearby Complex 10) was dismantled to make room for Complexes 31 and 32.

Complex 9 launches
Date	Vehicle	Configuration

Nov 6, 1956	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 03
Mar 22, 1957	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 06
Apr 25, 1957	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 07
Jun 26, 1957	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 08
Aug 12, 1957	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 09
Sep 18, 1957	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 10
Nov 13, 1957	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 11
Jan 10, 1958	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 13
Feb 26, 1958	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 12
Sep 11, 1958	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 Rise 04
Nov 18, 1958	Navaho G-26	Navaho II SM-64 Rise 14

Launch data from Encyclopedia Astronautica