Eastern Suburbs Scale Modelling Club Daniel Lewis's Leman Russ Vanquisher & Squad

.: Daniel Lewis's 28mm Leman Russ Vanquisher & Squad

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 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.

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