- Source: 62nd Rocket Division
The 62nd Red Banner Rocket Division (military unit 32441) is a formation within the 33rd Guards Rocket Army of the Strategic Rocket Forces, deployed near Uzhur, Krasnoyarsk Krai.
History
This division was established in May 1964 as the Uzhur Operational Groups. In April 1965, it was renamed the 62nd Rocket Division and became part of the 7th Independent Missile Corps. On June 8, 1970, the division was included in the 33rd Guards Rocket Army.
The division's formation is celebrated annually on April 13.
Equipment
Since its inception, the division has been equipped with intercontinental ballistic missiles from R-36M family. Since 2022, the division has been reequipping with R-28 Sarmat missiles.
Commanders
Structure
Structure of the unit as of 2010:
229th Rocket Regiment
269th Rocket Regiment
302nd Rocket Regiment
735th Rocket Regiment
References
External links
Michael Holm, [www.ww2.dk/new/rvsn/62md.htm 62nd Missile Division]