Yoshkar-Ola
Site · Russia
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Headquarters of an RVSN Division, 1961-present. Originally operated R-16 ICBM launchers. Later the only base for 60 silos equipped with the RT-2 solid propellant ICBM. These were progressively replaced by RT-2PM missiles.
Subtopics
- 124th Missile Regiment Operated 2 R-16 pads 1963-1977. Operated 10 RT-2 silos 1972-1994.
- 514th Missile Regiment Operated 10 RT-2, RT-2P missiles 1970-1990.
- 518th Missile Regiment Operated 10 RT-2, RT-2P missiles 1970-1993.
- 558th Missile Regiment Operated 2 R-16 pads 1974-1968. Operated 10 RT-2, RT-2P missiles 1972-1994.
- 611th Missile Regiment Operated 2 R-16 pads 1962-1977. Operated 10 RT-2 silos 1971-1990.
- 702nd Missile Regiment Operated 2 R-16 pads 1963-1977. Operated 10 RT-2 silos 1971-1994.