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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
MAR-290
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1973–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- Service Entry Year1973
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre290 mm
- Ordnance Typesingle-stage ground-to-ground rocket
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Range (standard)42 km
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Ammunition Typeshigh-explosive (Eivri), cluster (Chaviv)
- HE RoundYes
- Cluster / DPICMYes
◆Mobility2MOD.2
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverM4 Sherman chassis
▤Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
- Engine Power460 hp
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1973Production started
53
years in service
1
countries operating
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
102MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)24COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)166ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS110PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Cluster/DPICM refers to artillery ammunition that disperses submunitions for anti-personnel and anti-vehicle effects.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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