Leman Russ Exterminator
From Lexicanum
The Leman Russ Exterminator is a common and prolific variant of the Leman Russ Battle Tank used by the Imperial Guard. It mounts a twin-linked Autocannon instead of the more common Battle Cannon, making it more of an infantry hunter all-round battle tank.
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History
In the 41st Millennium
The Exterminator is currently used as an addition to the reconnaissance forces due to its slightly increased speed and it is seen that the addition of armour will give a certain edge should combat be needed. It has also been used on occasion as an anti-aircraft mount instead of the Hydra Flak Tank, but it lacks the targeters and elevation capacity to be truly effective.
The whole vehicle can be armed with rapid-firing weapons which lay down a hail of fire, which fells infantry in droves. It is especially effective against lightly armoured horde armies such as the Orks or Tyranids. While the twin-linked Autocannons have recoil dampeners, they lack a muzzle brake or flash suppressor.
It is also hinted that the Exterminator is used by the Space Wolves.
Regiments known to include Exterminators
- 98th Cadian Armoured Regiment - Luxor Uprising
- 28th Valhallan Armoured Regiment - retreat to the Auriga Parallel, Ice World of Adhara
- 8th Palladius Armoured Regiment - Atria Wilderness campaign
- 19th Catachan Jungle Fighters Regiment 'Scorpion Fangs - Armageddon Secundus
- 113th Mortant Armoured Regiment
- 12th Vellurian Armoured Cavalry Regiment
In addition the Space Wolves Space Marine Chapter also use the Leman Russ Exterminator.
Armament and Upgrade
The Exterminator is armed with turret-mounted twin-linked Autocannons and must take a hull-mounted Lascannon or Heavy Bolter. It may also be armed with two sponsons of Heavy Bolters. 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 Exterminator | Main Armament: | twin-linked Autocannons |
| Forge World of Origin: | Gryphonne IV | Secondary Armament: | Lascannon or Heavy Bolters |
| Known Patterns: | IV-XVI | Traverse: | 360 degrees |
| Crew: | Commander, Gunner, Driver, Loader, 2 Sponson Gunners | Elevation: | From -8 to 26 degrees |
| Powerplant: | HL230 V12 multi-fuel | Main Ammunition: | 360 rounds |
| Weight: | 58 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 | 40kph | Gun Mantlet | 100mm |
| Max Speed - off road: | 24kph | Vehicle Designation: | 0427-941-1907-LR0072 |
| Tranport Capacity: | None | Firing Ports: | n/a |
| Access Points: | n/a | ||
Sources
| 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 |
