MAR-290

The MAR-290 is an Israeli 290 mm (11.4 in) single-stage ground-to-ground multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) which was manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and introduced in 1973.

MAR-290 on centurion hull in Beit Ha-Totchan museum

The rocket was based on the Soviet-made 240 mm (9.4 in) BM-24 MLRS. It has a maximum range of 42 km (26.1 mi) and was capable of firing two types of rockets, a high-explosive type named "Eivri", or a cluster type named "Chaviv".[1]

The original launcher was based on an M4 Sherman chassis which was updated by IMI with a new Cummins VT-8-460 diesel engine. Another prototype of a Centurion-based MAR-290 [2] named "Eshel Ha-Yarden" was created while another prototype launcher, based on an M548,[3] was also tested by the Israeli Defence Force.

  • MAR-290 on M4 Sherman hull
    MAR-290 on M4 Sherman hull
  • MAR-290 on M548
    MAR-290 on M548
  • MAR-290 on Centurion hull
    MAR-290 on Centurion hull

See also

References
  1. Giora, Mymon. "Refael article on Chaviv rocket". Refael official website. Archived from the original on 2022-12-24.
  2. "MAR-290 (Sherman Chassis)". www.israeli-weapons.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  3. Sisay. "Shiryon archive photograph collection". Shiryon archive. Archived from the original on 2023-02-07.
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