Shaher anti-materiel rifle
Anti-materiel sniper rifle
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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.[6][7]
| Shaher | |
|---|---|
.jpg) a Shaher sniper rifle being uveiled in a 2015 ceremony, procuring new military equipment to the Iranian Army. | |
| Type | Anti-materiel sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Iran[1][2][3][4][5] |
| 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 | 4,000 m (13,000 ft) |
| Feed system |
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History
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The rifle was unveiled in 2012 alongside a series of military vehicles and transportation units.[8] 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.[9][10]
It has seen use with Taliban forces during the war in Afghanistan.[11]
