Leman Russ Battle Tank
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The Leman Russ is a Battle Tank and the main armour used in Imperial Guard regiments. It is an easy design to replicate and many variants have been created throughout time. It was named after the Space Wolves Primarch, Leman Russ.
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In the 41st Millennium
The Leman Russ Battle Tank is a very basic and easily replicable design that retains strength and versatility while sacrificing comfort and ease of use for efficiency. Some would go so far as to say that it is the most successful tank design in history, but it is safe to say that it is the most numerous battle tank by far in the Imperium. It has little in the way of advanced technology but can operate in any type of terrain and environment. It is also quite slow, but its engine will run on just about anything you can put in it, allowing it to work for extended periods away from supply depots, although it does have a reduced efficiency with poor fuel. Secondary systems, such as life support and electrical systems run from the internal generator.
The tank is very robust with a reinforced cast plasteel hull and turret, likely to withstand most incoming fire, especially on the forward facing armour. The side and rear armour is much lighter however. This allows the engines to move the chassis without overloading, overheating or overstraining the transmission. There is one pattern which is common, the Mars Alpha pattern of chassis. This is a common chassis used throughout Imperial vehicles. The design however is more for performance, not comfort as it is cramped, smelly and noisy within the vehicle.
Regiments known to contain Leman Russ Battle Tanks
- 14th Phyressian Armoured Regiment
- Armageddon Steel Legion - battles to recapture Stygies river briges
- 113th Mortant Armoured Regiment
- 8th Cadian Shock Troops Regiment - defenders of the Cadian Gate during the 13th Black Crusade
- 22nd Krieg Armoured Regiment
- 13th Valstadt Armoured Regiment - Lammas Campaign
- 12th Vellurian Armoured Cavalry Regiment
Armament and Upgrades
The Leman Russ is armed with a turret-mounted Battle Cannon and must have one hull-mounted weapon of either a Lascannon or Heavy Bolter. It may also be upgraded with 2 sponsons of Heavy Bolters or Heavy Flamers. It may also be upgraded with Camo Netting, Extra Armour, a Hunter-killer Missile, Improved Comms, a Mine Sweeper, a pintle-mounted Heavy Stubber/Storm Bolter, a Rough Terrain Modification, a Searchlight, Track Guards and Smoke Launchers.
| Technical Specifications | |||
| Vehicle Name: | Leman Russ Battle Tank | Main Armament: | Battle Cannon |
| Forge World of Origin: | Mars | Secondary Armament: | Lascannon or Heavy Bolter |
| Known Patterns: | I-XXXIII | Traverse: | 360 degrees |
| Crew: | Commander, Gunner, Driver, Loader, 2 Sponson Gunners | Elevation: | From -8 to +22 degrees |
| Powerplant: | HL230 v12 multi-fuel | Main Ammunition: | 40 rounds |
| Weight: | 60 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | Unlimited or 600 rounds |
| Length: | 7.08m | Armour | Armour |
| Width: | 4.86m | Turret: | 200mm |
| Height: | 4.42m | Superstructure: | 180mm |
| Ground Clearance: | 0.45m | Hull: | 150mm |
| Max Speed - on road | 35kph | Gun Mantlet | 100mm |
| Max Speed - off road: | 21kph | Vehicle Designation: | 0427-941-1876-LR657/514 |
| Tranport Capacity: | None | Firing Ports: | n/a |
| Access Points: | top hatch | ||
| Technical Specifications | |||
| Vehicle Name: | Leman Russ Battle Tank | Main Armament: | Battle Cannon |
| Forge World of Origin: | Ryza | Secondary Armament: | Lascannon or Heavy Bolter |
| Known Patterns: | II-XI | Traverse: | 360 degrees |
| Crew: | Commander, Gunner, Driver, Loader, 2 Sponson Gunners | Elevation: | From -8 to +22 degrees |
| Powerplant: | HL232 v12 multi-fuel | Main Ammunition: | 40 rounds |
| Weight: | 60 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | Unlimited or 600 rounds |
| Length: | 7.08m | Armour | Armour |
| Width: | 4.86m | Turret: | 200mm |
| Height: | 4.38m | Superstructure: | 180mm |
| Ground Clearance: | 0.45m | Hull: | 150mm |
| Max Speed - on road | 35kph | Gun Mantlet | 100mm |
| Max Speed - off road: | 21kph | Vehicle Designation: | 0427-941-1876-LR0058 |
| Tranport Capacity: | None | Firing Ports: | n/a |
| Access Points: | top hatch | ||
Named Vehicle Variants
There are many variants bearing of the name Leman Russ as this vehicle is the standard model used throughout the Imperium. Most of the other designs replace the main turret with a different weapon, but sometimes the hull and sponson weapons are altered as well:
- Leman Russ Conqueror
- Leman Russ Demolisher
- Leman Russ Exterminator
- Leman Russ Executioner
- Leman Russ Vanquisher
In addition to these, there are also some modified versions which are more extensively altered, both in design and in role:
Sources
- Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)
- Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
- Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy
Related Articles
| Imperial Guard Vehicles | |
| Leman Russ Chassis | Leman Russ Battle Tank • Leman Russ Demolisher • Leman Russ Conqueror • Leman Russ Exterminator • Leman Russ Executioner • Leman Russ Vanquisher • Destroyer Tank Hunter • Thunderer • Bombard • Atlas |
|---|---|
| Chimera Chassis | Chimera • Hellhound • Basilisk • Griffon • Medusa Siege Tank • Salamander Command • Salamander Scout • Hydra Flak Tank • Manticore • Trojan |
| Other | Sentinel • Cyclops • Siegfried • Centaur |
| Super Heavy Tanks | Baneblade • Stormblade • Shadowsword • Stormsword • Stormhammer • Gorgon Armoured Assault Transport |
