diff --git a/mods/ra/rules.yaml b/mods/ra/rules.yaml
index b39b7f0d67..41a6489841 100644
--- a/mods/ra/rules.yaml
+++ b/mods/ra/rules.yaml
@@ -1131,6 +1131,7 @@ SAM:
 		Sight: 5
 	Turreted:
 		ROT: 30
+		InitialFacing: 0
 	RenderBuildingTurreted:
 	AttackTurreted:
 		PrimaryWeapon: Nike
diff --git a/mods/ra/units.ini b/mods/ra/units.ini
index 14a8d3f5f8..53b7c5697a 100644
--- a/mods/ra/units.ini
+++ b/mods/ra/units.ini
@@ -323,6 +323,7 @@ Dimensions=2,1
 Footprint=xx
 SelectionPriority=3
 LongDesc=Anti-Air base defense.\n  Strong vs Aircraft\n  Weak vs Infantry, Tanks
+InitialFacing=0
 [MSLO]
 Description=Missile Silo
 Traits=Building, RenderBuilding, IronCurtainable