Legion Reference Library

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 researchers, analysts, and military history enthusiasts.

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), armored personnel carriers (BTR-80), transport vehicles (GAZ-51, GAZ-53, GAZ-66, MAZ-537, MAZ-543, ZIL-135), artillery systems (2S3, 2S19), and missile platforms (9K72 Scud).

Naval systems feature submarine profiles (Project 705 Alfa-class) with reactor specifications, diving capabilities, and Cold War deployment records.

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 characteristics, strengths, limitations
• Comparative context: Contemporary systems, technological influence
• Glossary: Technical terms with clear definitions

All content is researched from publicly available sources including declassified documents, technical manuals, photographic evidence, and verified open-source intelligence. Information is presented factually without operational instructions or sensitive data.

Content guidelines

This library maintains strict research standards:

• Factual accuracy: Specifications verified against multiple authoritative sources
• Neutral presentation: Historical context without political commentary
• Public domain: No classified, restricted, or sensitive materials
• Research use: Content supports citation, analysis, and academic study
• No operational guidance: Technical data presented for historical reference only