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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 Katyusha rocket. The rocket’s maximum range was 42 kilometers and was based on Centurion (tank) or M4 Sherman chassi

Izvor: MAR-290 on Wikipedia

Čaj MAR-290 is a missile system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and used by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). It consists of a launcher vehicle that can carry up to 12 rockets with a range of 35 km and a warhead of 122 kg. The rockets are guided by GPS and inertial navigation systems, and can be fired in salvo or individually.
The MAR-290 is designed to provide precision strike capabilities against targets such as enemy Artiljerija, command and control centers, air defense systems, and infrastructure. The MAR-290 was first used in combat in 2014 during Operation Protective Edge, where it reportedly destroyed several Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. The MAR-290 is considered to be a cost-effective and reliable weapon system that enhances the IDF’s operational flexibility and deterrence.