MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Leguan bridge laying systems by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann are to be produced for the German army between 2018 and 2021, the company says.

The seven systems are to be mounted on Leopard 2 chassis under the contract, which is worth about $96.6 million and was issued by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment.


The Leguan system is capable of transporting and laying one 85.3-foot long bridge or two bridges with a length of 45.9 feet each. It will enable the Bundeswehr to cross water obstacles and gaps in terrain, even with heavy machinery in military load class, approximately 72 tons.

The order from the German military also includes training simulators and ancillary equipment, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann said.