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MAR-290

The MAR-290 is an Israeli 290 mm single-stage ground-to-ground multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) which was manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and introduced in 1973. • Illustration — MAR-290 on centurion hull in Beit Ha-Totchan museum The rocket was based on the Soviet-made 240 mm BM-24 MLRS. It has a maximum range of 42 km and was capable of firing two types of rockets, a high-explosive type named "Eivri", or a cluster type named "Chaviv". 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 named "Eshel Ha-Yarden" was created while another prototype launcher, based on an M548, was also tested by the Israeli Defence Force.

MAR-290

Description: Israeli MAR-290 290 mm ground-to-ground missile launcher on Centurion tank chassis in Beyt ha-Totchan, Zichron Yaakov, Israel. 2005.

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rocket artillery
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Israel

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