Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense Industry will soon hand over 30 Matador and Marauder mine-protected armoured vehicles to the armed forces.

On the basis of South Africa’s “Paramount Group”, 30 military vehicles have been manufactured in Baku together with Defense Industry Ministry’s institution. At present, installation of arms and other little works are being carried out on the techniques.

14.5 mm and 12.7 mm machineguns have V-shaped chassis. In case of antitank mines’ explosion, they protect the staff from splinters and explosive impacts.

Matador can carry 14 (12+2), Marauder 10 (8+2) personnel. Their explosion resistance is 21 kg TNT and 14 kg TNT. These combat vehicles can protect the personnel from 7.62 mm ammo. Matador and Marauder meet STANAG 4569 Level 4a and STANAG 4569 Level 4b and STANAG 4596 Level 3a and STANAG 4569 Level 3b standards, APA reported.