NAWS China Lake

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is a large military installation in California that supports the research, testing and evaluation programs of the United States Navy. It is part of Navy Region Southwest under Commander, Navy Installations Command, and was originally known as Naval Ordnance Test Station.
  • Owner: Department of Defense
  • Built: 1935 (civilian use)
  • Elevation: 696.1 metres (2,284 ft) AMSL
  • Area: 1.1 million acres (450,000 hectares) (including ranges)
  • Operator: US Navy
  • Controlled by: Navy Region Southwest
  • Condition: Operational
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