787th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment

787-й зенитно-ракетный полк

Military Unit: 61997

Activated 1953 in Taratino, Moscow Oblast - initially as the 1977th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment for Special Use and from 1955 as the 787th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment for Special Use.

1953 to 1984 equipped with 60 S-25 (SA-1) launchers:

• Launch area: 56 14 26N, 38 34 08E (US designation: Moscow SAM site E05-1)
• Support area: 56 14 31N, 38 32 44E
• Guidance area: 56 13 34N, 38 32 28E

1984 converted to the S-300PT (SA-10), and was reduced to an independent Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion of the 674th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment.

Subordination:

• 6th Special Air Defence Corps, 1953 - 1984