Shaher anti-materiel rifle
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| Shaher | |
|---|---|
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 | 4,000 m (13,000 ft) |
| Feed system |
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Shaher (
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, 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
- ^ Fars News Agency (September 29, 2012). "Iranian Army Unveils 2 New Home-Made Products". FarsNews.ir. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ISBN 9780197507131.)
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