Shaher anti-materiel rifle

Shaher
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
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	Single-shot 4-5 round detachable box magazine

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

New version of 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, 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.