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'''Shaher''' is an [[Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran|Iranian]]-made [[14.5×114mm|14.5mm]] [[anti-materiel rifle|anti-materiel]] [[sniper rifle]] capable of penetrating concrete strongholds, [[armored vehicle]]s and helicopters. It has a maximum effective range of {{convert|4|km|mi}}. The weapon weighs {{convert|22|kg|lb}} and is {{convert|1.85|m|ft}} long. It can engage [[Military helicopter|helicopters]] and other low flying [[aircraft]]. The [[anti-armor]] rounds used by the Shaher are capable of penetrating {{convert|50|mm|in|abbr=on|adj=on}} thick armor and come in different [[armor-piercing]] varieties. |
'''Shaher''' is an [[Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran|Iranian]]-made [[14.5×114mm|14.5mm]] [[anti-materiel rifle|anti-materiel]] [[sniper rifle]] capable of penetrating concrete strongholds, [[armored vehicle]]s and helicopters. It has a maximum effective range of {{convert|4|km|mi}}. The weapon weighs {{convert|22|kg|lb}} and is {{convert|1.85|m|ft}} long. It can engage [[Military helicopter|helicopters]] and other low flying [[aircraft]]. The [[anti-armor]] rounds used by the Shaher are capable of penetrating {{convert|50|mm|in|abbr=on|adj=on}} thick armor and come in different [[armor-piercing]] varieties. |
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Shaher 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, with Picatinny rails added on the top of the rifle.
References
- ^ Fars News Agency (September 29, 2012). "Iranian Army Unveils 2 New Home-Made Products". FarsNews.ir. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
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