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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Matador
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year2008
- Combat Weight10.8 t
- Crew2
- Passengers / Dismounts12
- Vehicle ClassMine-protected vehicle
◈Protection4MOD.4
- Armour Typedouble-skin monocoque hull
- STANAG Protection LevelLevel III
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullYes
▣Mobility6MOD.6
- Engine TypeCummins ISBe4 Diesel (221 kW, 1,100 Nm); MAN (176 kW, 925 Nm)
- Engine Power296 hp
- Transmission12-speed semi-automatic transmission
- Suspension4x4 or 6x6 wheeled
- Max Road Speed100 km/h
- Operational Range700 km
◇Dimensions1MOD.1
- Ground Clearance0.42 m
◆Production1MOD.1
- Production Start2,008 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
4
countries operating
04 / Operators
MatadorSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Gabon | 13 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
36ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)14POST-COLD WAR · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)37SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
Vehicle hull design featuring a V-shaped cross-section to deflect blasts upward, enhancing protection against landmines and IEDs.
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