Discover the Most Expensive Military Vehicles Ever Built

1. Matador – South Africa

The Matador is a mine protected armored personnel carrier (APC) built by Paramount Group in South Africa. It first appeared in 2008 after limited release in 2007 and is licensed for Jordanian use.
Production Company: Paramount Group
Main Users: Jordanian Military
Price: $650,000*
Combat Variant Weight: About 17 tons
Standard Weight: About 12 tons
It offers strong resistance to mines and IEDs, fitting both combat and peacekeeping roles.

The Matador uses a twelve speed automated gearbox and a MAN powerplant within a monocoque double skin hull. Protection meets STANAG 4569 Level III. Its modern armor layout blends clean styling with blast deflection to keep troops safe.

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