DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Matador is a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle developed by the Paramount Group of South Africa. Based on a 4x4 configuration with a V-shaped monocoque hull, it provides STANAG Level 2 ballistic protection and Level 2b mine protection. The Matador seats up to ten personnel and can mount various weapon stations including 12.7mm HMG or anti-tank missile launchers. Azerbaijan uses the Matador for convoy protection, special operations support, and rapid reaction force deployments in difficult terrain.
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Matador MRAP - Denel SOC Ltd
VENTAJAS
- Excellent mine and IED protection
- V-shaped blast deflecting hull
- Air-transportable in C-130
- Good cross-country mobility
- Modular armor upgrade capability
DESVENTAJAS
- High weight limits off-road capability
- Limited protection vs. RPG from sides
- Relatively expensive
- Foreign logistics dependency
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW2 + 8
ARMORV-Shaped Hull STANAG 4569 Level 3
RANGE700 Km
WIDTH2.5 M
ENGINECummins 6CTA 8.3 Diesel 260 Hp
LENGTH6.1 M
WEIGHT14,000 Kg
MAX SPEED120 Km/H
PROTECTIONIED And Mine Blast Protection
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