MATADOR

[3] The warhead can be used in both high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) and high explosive squash head (HESH) modes against armour, walls, or other fortifications respectively.

This plastic is rapidly slowed by air resistance, allowing the weapon to be fired safely within an enclosed space.

In addition, the positioning of the counter-mass takes into consideration the centre of gravity of the weapon to ensure good balance for better accuracy.

[6] Variants of the original HEAT/HESH (HH) weapon have been developed by Rafael and Dynamit Nobel Defence, designed primarily for anti-structure use by soldiers operating in dense urban environments.

[36] In October 2024 this weapon was used to kill Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Tal al-Sultan, an area of Rafah within the Gaza Strip.

Comparing the Armbrust (top) and MATADOR (bottom).
IDF soldier with a MATADOR
Map with MATADOR operators in blue