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The '''Atlas (Recovery Tank)''' is an armoured recovery tank based on the [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]] chassis. It is designed to recovery disabled or destroyed vehicles and tow them back to friendly lines for repairs.
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[[Image:AtlasRecTank.jpg|right|thumb|An Imperial Guard Atlas Recovery Tank]]
Heavy-==History== ==In the 41st Millennium==The Atlas is a stripped down Leman Russ with no turret, weakened armour and a supercharged engines to enable it to move weights in excess of 60 tonnes. Three or more Atlas' are needed to tow a super heavy tank. Usually all of the Atlas' are grouped together under the control of the regimental commander, although not all regiments have them. Those that do, almost always find their services in need. During battles they are held in reserve until a call comes through for one of them to brave the battlefield and rescue a vehicle. It has a large crane and rear spade to allow it to lift the heavy weight haulerwithout toppeling over backwards. Often Atlas' are acompanied by [[Trojans]] which can tow large flatbed trailers to put damaged vehicles on to be moved to the workshops. Often an Atlas crew is well enough trained to repair a vehicle on the spot, they are often followed by a [[Techpriest Enginseer]] to properly bless and consecrate the vehicle. Destroyed vehicles will be investigated for scavange, freeing its machine spirit to the [[Emperor]] and then left to rust away in peace. Armed ==Regiments known to contain Atlas's==*[[Krieg 28th Armoured Regiment|28th Krieg Armoured Regiment]] - Galan V Expedition Force*[[Teutonian 121st Armoured Regiment|121st Teutonian Armoured Regiment]]*[[Cadian 74th Armoured Regiment|74th Cadian Armoured Regiment]] - defence of Hamman's World ==Armament and Upgrades==The Atlas is armed with a single hull mounted [[Heavy Bolter]].It may also be upgraded with [[Camo Netting]], [[Extra Armour]], a [[Mine Sweeper]], a pintle-mounted [[Heavy Stubber]]/Storm Bolter]], a [[Rough Terrain Modification]], a [[Searchlight]], [[Track Guards]] and [[Smoke Launchers]]. {{Imperial Vehicles|Vehicle Name=Atlas Recovery Tank|Forge World of Origin=[[Stygies VIII]]|Known Patterns=I-IX|Crew=Commander, Driver, Operator|Powerplant=MR230 V12 multi-fuel|Weight=42 tonnes|Length=7.08m|Width=4.86m|Height=3.75m|Ground Clearance=0.45m<br clear|Max Speed - on road="all">34kph|Max Speed - off road=20kph|Main Armament=[[Heavy Bolter]]|Secondary Armament=N/A|Gun Traverse=10 degrees|Gun Elevation=From -1 to 18 degrees|Main Ammunition=300 rounds|Secondary Ammunition=N/A|Turret Armour=N/A|Superstructure Armour=90mm|Hull Armour=80mm|Gun Mantlet Armour=N/A|Vehicle Designation=0427-941-1117-AT013}} ==Sources==*[[Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy]] ==Related Articles==*[[Imperial Guard Structure]]
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