Baher anti-materiel rifle
Baher or Bahr (Persian: ی "باهر) is an Iranian anti-materiel rifle designed to damage watchtowers, fortifications, aircraft, APC, IFV and radar systems.[1][2]
| Baher | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-material rifle |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 62 Kg |
| Cartridge | 23x152mm |
| Caliber | 23mm |
| Effective firing range | 4 km |
| References | [1][2] |
Design
The Baher has a long barrel to increase its muzzle energy, the standard version is mounted on a tripod. The trigger must be pulled to eject a case and to fire separately.[1][2]
Users
- The Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces use an improved version of the Baher, which utilizes a bipod instead of the tripod.[2]
References
- "ایران با «باهر» صاحب نیرومندترین تک تیرانداز جهان شد + عکس- اخبار رسانه ها تسنیم | Tasnim | خبرگزاری تسنیم | Tasnim". 2023-02-26. Archived from the original on 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- "مرگبارترین سلاح تکتیرانداز جهان در اختیار ایران - تابناک | TABNAK". 2023-02-27. Archived from the original on 2023-02-27. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
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