![]() The MATADOR's projectile is claimed to be insensitive to wind due to its propulsion system which results in a highly accurate weapon system. ![]() The dual-capability warhead, when acting in the delay mode, creates an opening greater than 450 mm (18 in) in diameter in a double brickwall, and acting as an anti-personnel weapon against those behind the wall, offering an unconventional means of entry when fighting in built-up areas. The MATADOR is supposed to be capable of defeating the armour of most known armoured personnel carriers and light tanks in the world. The weapon has little backblast, making it safe for operation in confined spaces. The warhead is effective against both vehicle armour and brick walls. The MATADOR is among the lightest in its class. The MATADOR was developed jointly by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), in collaboration with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) joint team. The development of this weapon began in 2000 and the MATADOR will eventually replace the German-Singaporean Armbrust Light Anti-tank Weapon which has been in service since the 1980s. ![]() It is an updated version of the German Armbrust design, and operates on the same principles. MATADOR ( Man-portable Anti- Tank, Anti- DOo R) is a 90 mm (3.5 in) man-portable, disposable anti-armor weapon system developed in collaboration between Singapore and Israel. The MATADOR ( Man-portable Anti- Tank, Anti- DOo R) Short Range Anti-Armour Weapon. ![]()
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