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The '''[[Mars]]-Pattern''' is the most common Leman Russ Pattern.{{Fn|34}}
Notable design features are the exposed hull weapon, where the gunner must be out of his hatch to fire the weapon, and the co-axial Storm Bolter.{{Fn|50}}
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[[Image:MALR.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Leman Russ with Mars Alpha Pattern hull{{Fn|19}}]]
===Mars Pattern===
The '''[[Mars ]] Pattern ''' is the most common type of Leman Russ.{{Fn|34}} It is divided into numerous sub-patterns.{{Fn|3433a}}{{Fn|33a34}}
====Mars-Alpha Pattern====
The Mars-Alpha Pattern hull, whilst originating from [[Mars]], is produced on many [[Forge Worlds]] across the [[Imperium]]. There are many alterations to the standard pattern hull, the main being that the hull is elongated giving the tank crew more room to operate in. These tanks are often used as a squadron command vehicle for armoured companies, with extra space given to sensor equipment and communication systems.{{Fn|11}}
The engine compartment is of an older pattern, seen more commonly on [[Destroyer (Tank Hunter)|DestroyerDestroyers]]s and [[Thunderer]]s, easily recognizable by its two horizontal exhausts. Position The position of the hull’s weapon is reconfigured to take a ball mounted lascannon or heavy bolter, with the additional small vision periscope above for the gunner.{{Fn|11}}
The hulls of the Mars Alpha Pattern are constructed differently from the standard. Most Leman Russes are cast with [[plasteel]], whilst this pattern is constructed from individual riveted plates. How this does not seem to have any detrimental effect on the tanks to resist enemy fire is unknown, and any additional data on how this is archived is jealously guarded by the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].{{Fn|11}} The side armour of a Mars Alpha Pattern consists of 150mm of solid plasteel.{{Fn|28a}}
*'''Mars IX-pattern''' — Mounts a 120mm smoothbore main gun.{{Fn|33a}}
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===Ryza-Pattern===
[[File:RyzaLemanRuss.jpg|[[Ryza]] Pattern Leman Russ{{Fn|21}}|right|thumb]]
The '''[[Ryza]]-Pattern''' is nearly as common as the Mars pattern.{{Fn|34}}
====Solar-Ryza-pattern====
The '''Solar-Ryza-pattern''' was used by the [[Solar Auxilia]]. Manufactured on Ryza, it was enhanced to Solar specification by mounting a vast array of equipment to operate in the most hazardous of planetary environments.{{Fn|44b}}
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===Damacles-pattern===
The '''Damacles-pattern''' '''(Type XIV)''' has been withdrawn from active serve due to dysfunctional filter units.{{Fn|40}}
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===Goliath-pattern===
The '''Goliath-pattern''' is an incredibly rare pattern of Leman Russ. Only three were made during the [[Krieg Civil War|civil war ]] on [[Krieg]]. It is larger, heavier, and more armoured than other patterns. Of the three made, one was destroyed, one is in service with the [[Krieg 76th]] and the other's fate is unknown. The plans for how to construct the Goliath-pattern were lost.{{Fn|50}} Notable design features are the exposed hull weapon, where the gunner must be out of his hatch to fire the weapon, and the co-axial storm bolter.{{Fn|50}}
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===Graia-Pattern===
The '''[[Graia]]-pattern''' is used by the [[Keyzon Host]], referred to as ''Keyzatok'' ('Little Dragon').{{Fn|33c}}
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===Lucius-Pattern===
The '''[[Lucius (Forge World)|Lucius]]-Pattern''' is nearly as common as the Mars pattern.{{Fn|34}}
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===Phaeton-pattern===
Rare variants:
*[[Leman Russ Arachnos]] - Replaced the tracks with eight robotic legs. Only one working prototype of this variant is known to exist.{{Fn|9}}
*[[Cobal Landstriders#Cobal-Pattern Leman Russ Battle Tank|Leman Russ Cobal-Pattern]] - Replaced the tracks with four robotic legs. Unique to the [[Cobal Landstriders]] regiment.{{Fn|48}}
*[[Huntsmen Tank]] - Armed with a turret-mounted [[Inferno Cannon]], a variant of the Leman Russ Battle Tank used by the militia of the [[Imperial Knight|Knight Houses]] of [[Adrastapol]].{{Fn|15}}
*[[King Russ]] — Enlarged variant of the Leman Russ.{{Fn|35}}
==Images==
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Leman Russ 14th Phyressian Imperial Armour.jpg|Leman Russ of the [[14th Phyressian Armoured]] Regiment, 3rd Company, 2nd Squadron in codex grey{{Fn|3i}}
Leman Russ 113th Mortant Imperial Armour.jpg|Leman Russ of the [[113th Mortant Armoured]].{{Fn|3i}}
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Metalfab 36 Concept 02.jpg|Leman Russ manufactorum
Leman Russ Tanks White Dwarf 216 (UK) pg14.jpg|Leman Russ Battle tanks
==Miniatures==
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LemanRuss2nd.jpg|Leman Russ Tank of the [[Necromunda XII]](1995){{Fn|20}}
LemanRussBT.gif|Leman Russ Battle Tank (2003){{Fn|22}}
==Usage by Non-Imperial Forces==
*The [[Lost and the Damned]], [[Traitor Guard]], as well as various [[Chaos Cults]] and other Traitors are known to also make use of Leman Russ tanks.{{Fn|7}} The best equipped renegade armies will often field squadrons of Leman Russ battle tanks, taken from overrun Imperial armouries or fresh from rebellious [[manufactorum]]s. Often ill-used by their inexperienced crews, their sheer firepower tends to compensate for these shortcomings.{{fnFn|49}}
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ChaosLR.jpg|'''Leman Russ''' operated by [[Chaos]] [[Traitor Guard]]
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