Leman Russ Demolisher
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The Leman Russ Demolisher is a specialist Siege Tank designed for short-range bombardment based on the Leman Russ Battle Tank chassis. It is the most common variant of the main battle tank and boasts a huge Demolisher Cannon.
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History
In the 41st Millennium
The Demolisher is a regunned Leman Russ with a large Demolisher Cannon. This is designed for close bunker attacks and it has slightly improved so called 'Siege Armour' to help it survive in city fights.
Regiments known to contain Demolishers
- 8th Valhallan Armoured Regiment - Sallan's World
- 1st Kovnian Armoured Regiment 'the Black Knights' - Shadoworld of Adun
- 12th Vellurian Armoured Cavalry Regiment
Armaments and Upgrades
Demolishers are armed with a turret-mounted Demolisher Cannon and must also be armed with either a Lascannon or a Heavy Bolter. It may be further upgraded with two side sponsons of Multi-meltas, Plasma Cannons, 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.
| Vehicle Name: | Leman Russ Demolisher | Main Armament: | Demolisher Cannon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge World of Origin: | Phaeton | Secondary Armament: | Lascannon or Heavy Bolter |
| Known Patterns: | I-XII | Traverse: | 360 degrees |
| Crew: | Commander, Gunner, Loader, 2 Sponson Gunners | Elevation: | From -8 to +22 degrees |
| Powerplant: | HL230 v12 multi-fuel | Main Ammunition: | 25 rounds |
| Weight: | 62 tonnes | Secondary Ammunition: | Unlimited or 600 rounds |
| Length: | 7.08m | Armour | |
| Width: | 4.86m | ||
| Height: | 4.42m | Superstructure: | 200mm |
| Ground Clearance: | 0.45m | Hull: | 180mm |
| Max Speed - on road | 28kph | Gun Mantlet | 120mm |
| Max Speed - off road: | 17kph | Vehicle Designation: | 0427-941-1877-LR0297 |
| Tranport Capacity: | None | Firing Ports: | n/a |
| Access Points: | n/a | Turret: | 200mm |
Sources
- Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy
- Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)
- Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)
Related Articles
| Leman Russ Chassis | Leman Russ Battle Tank • Leman Russ Demolisher • Leman Russ Annihilator • Leman Russ Conqueror • Leman Russ Exterminator • Leman Russ Executioner • Leman Russ Punisher • Leman Russ Vanquisher • Destroyer Tank Hunter • Thunderer • Bombard • Atlas |
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| Chimera Chassis | Chimera • Hellhound • Basilisk • Griffon • Medusa Siege Tank • Salamander Command • Salamander Scout • Hydra Flak Tank • Manticore • Trojan |
| Other | Sentinel • Cyclops • Siegfried • Bruennhilde• Centaur |
| Super Heavy Tanks | Baneblade • Stormblade • Shadowsword • Stormsword • Stormhammer • Gorgon Armoured Assault Transport |
