62nd Rocket Division


The 62nd Red Banner Rocket Division 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 Group. In April 1965, it was renamed the 62nd Rocket Division and became part of the. On June 8, 1970, the division was included in the 33rd Guards Rocket Army.
The division's formation is celebrated annually on 13 April.

Equipment

Since its inception, the division has been equipped with intercontinental [ballistic missile|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