Engineering: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.
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.
Gallery
MAR-290 on M4 Sherman hull
MAR-290 on M548
MAR-290 on Centurion hull
See also
References
- ↑ Giora, Mymon. "Refael article on Chaviv rocket". https://he.rafael.co.il/history/%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%90%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%9C%D7%9C%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%91%D7%9E%D7%97%D7%95%D7%9C/.
- ↑ "MAR-290 (Sherman Chassis)". http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/vehicles/self_propelled_artillery/290mm/290mm.html. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ↑ Sisay. "Shiryon archive photograph collection". https://shiryonarchive.com/my-photograph-collection/.
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