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551st Missile Regiment

Russia

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Operated 6 R-16 silos 1964-1977. Transferred to Drovyanaya; operated 9 Pioner launchers 1980-1988.

Subtopics

  • Drovyanaya 5 ICBM base.
  • Olovyannaya BSP-13 ICBM base. 3 R-16U silos; operated by 551th Missile Regiment 1964-1964; 551th Missile Regiment 1964-1968; 551th Missile Regiment 1968-1977..
Country
Russia
Launch Vehicles
R-16, Pioner