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Shaher anti-materiel rifle

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Shaher
a Shaher sniper rifle being uveiled in a 2015 ceremony, procuring new military equipment to the Iranian Army.
TypeAnti-materiel sniper rifle
Place of originIran
Service history
In service2012–present
Used byIranian Armed Forces
Production history
ManufacturerDefense Industries Organization
Produced2012
Specifications
Mass22 kg (49 lbs)
Length1,850 mm (72.8 inches)

Cartridge14.5×114mm
Caliber14.5 mm
ActionBolt-action
Maximum firing range4,000 m (13,000 ft)
Feed system

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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New version of Shaher rifles

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, featuring a 5 round detachable box magazine and Picatinny rails on the top of the rifle.

It has seen use with Taliban forces during the war in Afghanistan.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fars News Agency (September 29, 2012). "Iranian Army Unveils 2 New Home-Made Products". FarsNews.ir. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  2. ^ Giustozzi, Antonio (2019). The Taliban at war : 2001-2018. New York, NY. p. 154. ISBN 9780197507131.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)