Shaher anti-materiel rifle

Shaher
Shaher from closer view
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	Single-shot

Shaher (Template:Lang-fa) 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

Shaher rifles

The rifle was unveiled in 2012 alongside a series of military vehicles and transportation units. In April 2014, a new version of Shaher was unveiled, with Picatinny rails added on the top of the rifle.