Shaher (sniper rifle)
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Shaher | |
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Type | Anti-materiel sniper rifle |
Place of origin | Iran |
Service history | |
In service | 2012-present |
Used by | Iranian Armed Forces |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Defense Industries Organization |
Produced | 2012 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 22 kg (49 lbs) |
Length | 1,850 mm (72.8 inches) |
Cartridge | 14.5×114mm |
Caliber | 14.5 mm |
Action | Bolt-action |
Maximum firing range | 4000 m |
Feed system |
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Shaher (Persian: شاهر) is an Iranian-made 14.5mm anti-materiel sniper rifle capable of penetrating concrete strongholds, armored vehicles and helicopters. It has a maximum effective range of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi). The weapon weighs 22 kilograms (49 lb) and is 1.85 metres (6.1 ft) long. It can engage helicopters and other low flying aircraft. The anti-armor rounds used by the Shaher are capable of penetrating 50 mm (2.0 in) thick armor and come in different armor-piercing varieties.
History[]
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The rifle was unveiled in 2012 alongside a series of military vehicles and transportation units.[1] In April 2014, a new version of Shaher was unveiled, it features 5 round detachable box magazine and added with Picatinny rails on the top of the rifle.
It has seen use with Taliban forces during the war in Afghanistan.[2]
References[]
- ^ Fars News Agency (September 29, 2012). "Iranian Army Unveils 2 New Home-Made Products". FarsNews.ir. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ Giustozzi, Antonio (2019). The Taliban at war : 2001-2018. New York, NY. p. 154. ISBN 9780197507131.
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