Shaher (sniper rifle)

Shaher is an Iranian-made 14.5mm anti-material sniper rifle capable of penetrating concrete strongholds, armored vehicles and choppers. It has a maximum effective range of 4 km. The weapon weighs 22 kg and is 1.85 m long. It can engage helicopters and other low flying aircraft. The anti-armor rounds used by the Shaher are capable of penetrating 50 mm thick armor and come in different armor piercing varieties. The rifle was unveiled in 2012 alongside a series of military vehicles and transportation units.