German-Delivered Matador Grenade Launcher Already Serving Mariupol Defenders. Russian Tanks Gonna Have Troubles
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- 21 Apr 2022
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Azov, a special operations regiment folded into Ukraine’s National Guard, have showed off their excellent proficiency in operating RGW-90 grenade launchers that Germany had supplied to help Ukraine fight back against Russian invasion.
In an urban street fight in Mariupol, the Russian BTR armored personnel carrier was destroyed – presumably with all occupants -- after having sustained a direct hit into its troop compartment.
The video footage also reveals the soldiers’ high tactical skills and proficiency in infantry weapons. The grenadier quickly hides behind a shelter after taking a shot without checking if it was a success or not.
The Matador is a lightweight, 9,0 kg recoilless rocket launcher that can be used against armored and unarmored targets. It can penetrate up to 500 mm of steel armor, which is the armor of any Russian tank.
It therefore perfectly fits the tactics of the military of Ukraine, which in recent weeks has increasingly relied on ambush attacks on Russian tank columns and supplies, and it’s suitable for use in forested and urban environments alike. Its rocket-assisted grenade fires from the muzzle of the weapon at approximately 250 m/s – twice speedier than the standard RPG-7 ammunition. Read More...
