Legion Reference Library (English)

The Legion Library is a comprehensive technical reference documenting military equipment, weapon systems, and operational deployments. This collection provides detailed specifications, variant documentation, combat records, and historical context for international researchers, analysts, and military history enthusiasts.

English Edition: This version provides enhanced accessibility for international readers while maintaining the same rigorous technical standards and comprehensive coverage as the primary reference collection.

What you'll find here

Aircraft profiles cover bombers (Il-28, Tu-4, Yak-26), interceptors (Su-15, Su-27, Su-30KN), strike aircraft (Il-102, VM-T), and maritime patrol platforms (Tu-126, Tu-142) with performance data, armament details, and operational timelines.

Ground vehicle documentation includes:

• Main battle tanks: T-62, T-80, T-90, T-10, BMD-3, with experimental designs (Object 279, Object 430)
• Transport vehicles: GAZ-63, GAZ-51, GAZ-53, GAZ-66, ZIL-131, MAZ-537, MAZ-543, ZIL-135
• Specialized vehicles: ZIL-4906, ZIL-3906 amphibious ATVs; MZKT strategic chassis family
• Artillery systems: 2S3, 2S19 self-propelled howitzers; A-222 coastal defense
• Missile platforms: 9K72 Scud tactical ballistic missile
• Air defense: S-300P long-range SAM system
• Electronic warfare: 2K25 Krasuha jamming systems

Naval systems feature submarine profiles (Project 705 Alfa-class) with reactor specifications, diving capabilities, and Cold War deployment records. Additional naval coverage includes carrier operations analysis (Kuznetsov reports).

Strategic forces documentation includes Russian Strategic Rocket Forces organization, ICBM systems (RS-24 Yars, RS-28 Sarmat), and mobile strategic platforms.

Reference materials provide military abbreviations, technical terminology, designation systems, and nomenclature guides essential for understanding equipment documentation.

Research methodology

Each equipment profile includes:

• Specifications: Dimensions, weights, performance, powerplant, armament
• Variants: Production models, upgrades, specialized configurations
• Operational history: Service timeline, global operators, combat deployments
• Technical analysis: Design context, performance characteristics, comparative assessments
• Historical significance: Development programs, doctrinal influence, technological impact

Database updates

The Legion Library operates on continuous improvement principles:

• Regular additions: New equipment profiles based on archival research and community requests
• Accuracy verification: Multiple-source confirmation for specifications and historical data
• Cross-referencing: Enhanced navigation between related systems and categories
• Multimedia integration: Technical illustrations, demonstration videos, and archival materials

See Sixth Edition release notes for recent major updates.

Browse by category

Equipment categories:

• Aircraft: Fixed-wing combat and support aircraft
• Ground vehicles: Complete armor, artillery, and transport coverage
• Naval systems: Surface and subsurface platforms
• Strategic forces: Nuclear deterrence systems

Specialized collections:

• Transport vehicles: Trucks, tractors, and heavy chassis
• Amphibious vehicles: ZIL-E series specialized platforms
• Experimental designs: Prototype and test vehicles
• Electronic warfare: EW and countermeasures systems

Most referenced pages

Popular equipment profiles by international readership:

1. S-300P air defense system — Long-range SAM capabilities
2. MZKT strategic vehicles — Heavy missile transporter chassis
3. Object 279 experimental tank — Unique four-track design
4. ZIL-4906 Blue Bird — Amphibious recovery vehicle
5. Su-27 Flanker fighter — Fourth-generation air superiority
6. T-90 main battle tank — Modern Russian armor
7. Strategic Rocket Forces — ICBM forces organization
8. Object 430 experimental tank — T-64 development lineage
9. A-222 Bereg coastal defense — Mobile artillery system
10. 2K25 Krasuha EW system — Modern electronic warfare

Research resources

Primary documentation: Equipment profiles compiled from technical manuals, military publications, archival materials, and museum collections.

Verification standards: Multiple independent sources required for key specifications; variant designations cross-checked; timeline validation through historical records.

International sources: Includes export customer documentation, allied nation technical manuals, declassified intelligence assessments, and academic research.

Community contribution: The Legion Library benefits from technical specialist volunteers, museum partnerships, and international researcher collaboration.

Language and accessibility

English interface: This edition provides full English-language navigation and content for international researchers.

Technical terminology: Maintains accurate Russian designations with English translation and NATO reporting names where applicable.

Citation standards: Equipment profiles can be cited using standard academic format with URL and access date.

Related resources

Network resources:

• Main site: Network infrastructure and connectivity
• Technical operations: System administration reference
• Connectivity guide: Network operations

Contact and contributions

For questions, corrections, or research contributions regarding the Legion Library, please use the standard wplus.net contact channels.

The Legion Library serves educational and research purposes, documenting historical and contemporary military equipment from openly available sources. All materials comply with applicable information security and export control regulations.

Legion Reference Library — Technical documentation for researchers, analysts, and historians. Comprehensive equipment profiles with verified specifications and historical context.