MAR-290

MAR-290 is a 290 mm single-stage ground-to-ground multiple rocket launcher manufactured by Israel Military Industries introduced in 1973. The rocket was based on the Soviet-made 240mm BM-24 MLRS. The rocket's maximum range was 42 kilometers and was based on an M4 Sherman chassis with a new Cummins VT-8-460 diesel engine, and a prototype of a Centurion-based MAR-290 [1] named "Eshel Ha-Yarden" and was also tested on an M548.[2]

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

MAR-290 Was capable of firing two types of rockets, HE named Eivri, or cluster named Chaviv. [3]

From Shiryonarchive.com
MAR-290 on M4 Sherman
From Shiryonarchive.com
MAR-290 on M548

See also

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