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2 unusual facts about R-9 Desna


28th Guards Rocket Division

On May 30, 1964 two regiments armed with R-9 Desna ICBM were formed under command of the 28th Division.

Global Rocket 1

The GR-1 was a liquid cryogenic propellant fuelled rocket which was intended to utilize the launch pads of the R-9 Desna which was being phased out of service.



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