Re: [Epic] Super-Heavy Tanx

From: Jimi Tubman <jimi_at_...>
Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 19:39:32 +0100

>> I figure that Leman Russ' are about 40-50 tonnes, Land raiders about
50-60
>> tonnes and Shads/Banes about 140-150 tonnes.
>
>LRs would probably be lighter than leman russ, as they carry solid-state
>weaponry, and they have a troop transport section. the Leman Russ have to
>carry ammo and have more weaponry.

I figured that the LRs would be heavier cos they need extra strength to
carry a full ten man squad of Marines or 5 Termies.

Also, a LR is designed for SM assaults so would need heavier armour to
protect itself.

Leman Russ's, although the IGs MBT, have better sloping sides than a Land
Raider, so would need less armour to protect itself, hence lighter tank.

In WW2, Tiger tanks were heavy cos of the weight of its straight-sided
armour. Panthers were lighter cos they had sloped armour and didnt need as
much protection to survive on a battlefield.

Tiger = Land Raider
Panther = Leman Russ


Jimi :)
Received on Thu May 28 1998 - 18:39:32 UTC