| Building Overview | Game Strategies | History |
The SAM Installation is the most powerful stationary anti-air defense available. It is the fifth and final Lookout building, automatically upgraded from Radar Air Defense at the 
Information Age.
SAM Installations engages hostile aircraft by endlessly firing salvos of radar-guided missiles. These homing projectiles are extremely accurate and prove very effective against almost all aircraft, especially primitive 
Industrial Age Biplanes. It can also detect any invisible units within its line of sight.
Like other anti-aircraft units and buildings, SAM Installations can be jammed by scouts.
The SAM Installation's line of sight increases with each level of 
Science technology researched by +3 tiles.
Nation powers[]
- The British Power of Empire: SAM Installations are 25% cheaper and built 33% faster.
- The Indian Power of Majesty: SAM Installations rise in cost at half their normal rate.
- The Lakota Power of the Plains: Can build SAM Installations anywhere except in enemy territory.
- The Maya Power of Architecture: SAM Installations have +25% hit points and are built 20% faster.
Trivia[]
- The SAM Installation seems to be based on the MIM-23 Hawk.
- The SAM Installation, unlike the majority of buildings, does not benefit from the Hit points bonus granted by Large and Major Cities.
Gallery[]
Anti-aircraft structures concept art
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