Leman Russ Battle Tank

The Leman Russ is the main battle tank of the Astra Militarum, and is also the most widely deployed tank in the Imperium. The tank is named after the Space Wolves Primarch, Leman Russ. Far from a sophisticated vehicle, the Leman Russ was designed and built with reliability and versatility in mind. It can survive the worst the galaxy can throw at it, and can run on almost any combustible liquid fuel.

Though slow, its frontal armour is strong enough to withstand the multitude of weaponry wielded by the enemies of the Emperor of Mankind. Its side and rear armour remains thinner to reduce the strain on the tank’s engines. This characteristic does make the Leman Russ vulnerable to assault from these angles, requiring infantry support, other tanks or very careful operation to protect the vehicle. The Leman Russ can only perform to its optimum capabilities when all of these elements are combined during an Imperial armoured advance.

From Simon’s collection and photographs taken at various shows.

Leman Russ Battle Tank
Leman Russ Battle Tank
Vostroyan Imperial Guard Tanks
Vostroyan Imperial Guard Tanks at Warhammer World

Leman Russ Battle Tank
Leman Russ Battle Tank

Steel Legion Leman Russ Main Battle Tank
Steel Legion Leman Russ Main Battle Tank
Leman Russ Main Battle Tank
Steel Legion Leman Russ Main Battle Tank at Warhammer World
Vostroyan Leman Russ Main Battle Tank
Vostroyan Leman Russ Main Battle Tank
Praetorian Army Imperial Guard Leman Russ Main Battle Tank
Praetorian Army Imperial Guard Leman Russ Main Battle Tank
Imperial Guard Steam Tank – A variant Leman Russ, very Space 1889’ish.
Space Wolves Leman Russ. It is part of Mike Sharpe's superb Space Wolves army, which was on show at GamesDay.
Space Wolves Leman Russ. It is part of Mike Sharpe’s superb Space Wolves army, which was on show at GamesDay.
Death Korps of Krieg during the Siege of Vraks. From the Forgeworld Siege of Vraks diorama at the Forge World Open Day.
Death Korps of Krieg during the Siege of Vraks. From the Forgeworld Siege of Vraks diorama at the Forge World Open Day.
Death Korps of Krieg Leman Russ during the Siege of Vraks.
Death Korps of Krieg Leman Russ during the Siege of Vraks.

Death Korps of Krieg Leman Russ during the Siege of Vraks.

Imperial Guard Leman Russ with Modified Ryza Pattern Annihilator Turret moves forward across a trench system during the Siege of Vraks. From the Forgeworld Siege of Vraks diorama at GamesDay 2007.
Imperial Guard Leman Russ with Modified Ryza Pattern Annihilator Turret moves forward across a trench system during the Siege of Vraks. From the Forgeworld Siege of Vraks diorama at GamesDay 2007.