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[[Image:Leman_Russ_DOW.jpg|thumb|right|A '''Leman Russ''' Battle Tank from the [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|Dawn of War]] games]][[File:IG5ELemanRuss.jpg|180px200px|right|thumb|A '''Leman Russ''' engaged in battle<sup>2</sup>]]
[[File:Lemanrusspicture.JPG|right|thumb|Picture of the Leman Russ]]
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The '''Leman Russ''' is a [[Battle Tank]] and the main battle tank used in [[Imperial Guard]] regiments. It is an easy design to replicate and many variants have been created over time. It was named after the [[Space Wolves]] [[Primarch]], [[Leman Russ (primarch)|Leman Russ]].
==In the 41st Millennium==
The Leman Russ Battle Tank is a very basic and easily replicable design that stresses 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, and 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 armour is similarly heavy, but rear armour is much lighter. This allows the engines to move the chassis without overloading, overheating or overstraining. The common [[Mars Alpha]] pattern of chassis is used throughout Imperial vehicles but the design, however, is more for performance, not comfort and it is cramped, smelly and noisy within the vehicle.
==Regiments known to contain Leman Russ Battle Tanks==
[[File:Lemanrusspicture.JPG|right|thumb|Picture of the Leman Russ]]
*[[Phyressian 14th Armoured Regiment|14th Phyressian Armoured Regiment]]
*[[Armageddon Steel Legion]] - battles to recapture Stygies river bridges
Image:LemanRussBT.gif|Leman Russ Battle Tank ([[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook|4th edition]])
Image:Leman Russ Battle Tank 5th ed.jpg|Leman Russ Battle Tank ([[Warhammer 40,000 5th Edition Rulebook|5th edition]]), designed by [[Tom Walton]] <sup>1</sup>
Image:Leman_Russ_DOW.jpg|thumb|right|A '''Leman Russ''' Battle Tank from the [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War|Dawn of War]] games
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