Colour of 'Z' Marking on Russian Tanks

[pbennett]

I have just come across a couple of images of Russian tanks with ‘Z’ markings painted red.
Most show them painted white, but how common is it for other colours to be used?

Paul

[SableLiger]

the Red “Z” markings were mostly belonging to the “Wagner” Group.

[pbennett]

Thanks for that information. So white would be the appropriate colour for regular Russian vehicles?

Paul

[SableLiger]

Yes; regular white “Z” is for regular Russian troops.

[SableLiger]

Also, you will see other markings, like the “Boxed Z”, representing forces from the Crimean Region. “X” for Chechen forces loyal to Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov.

[justsendit]

@SableLiger

the Red “Z” markings were mostly belonging to the “Wagner” Group.

Used during Prigozhin’s short-lived march on Moscow.

[pbennett]

Thankyou … most helpful!

Paul

[MeatScepter]

(red)

(red white black)

(triangle outlined in red)

all russian regulars

[MeatScepter]

inscriptions in yellow but not identifiers +red z made of tape

[Frenchy]

Painting the “Z” (with Prostokrasheno Enamel pf 115 )

H.P.