MS-20 Daglezja
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The MS-20 Daglezja is a Polish self-propelled military bridging system designed to rapidly deploy a 20-meter long bridge section over various obstacles. It is based on a modified Jelcz 8x8 heavy truck chassis, providing high mobility for tactical bridging operations.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Poland |
| Manufacturer | OBRUM / Bumar Łabędy |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 80 km/h |
| Range | 600 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 44 t |
History
Developed by OBRUM in the early 2000s, the MS-20 Daglezja program was initiated to replace obsolete Soviet-era bridging systems and support the heavy weight of modern Western main battle tanks like the Leopard 2. Following successful trials, the system officially entered service with the Polish Land Forces in 2012. While it has not seen active combat, the Daglezja has been extensively deployed in major NATO joint exercises, such as Anakonda, to demonstrate rapid wet-gap crossing capabilities. Today, the system remains in active service, serving as a critical mobility asset for Poland's engineering units and armored brigades.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 11 | confirmed |
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