Baher-23

23mm Very-Heavy Sniper Rifle [ 2015 ]

The Baher 23mm heavy rifle was unveiled by way of an Iranian military day parade in April of 2015.

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The Baher-23 is a new rifle adopted by the Iranian military for the very-heavy-sniper-rifle role. It fires a massive 23mm projectile, a cartridge more closely associated to a small-caliber cannon than rifle, at ranges out to 4 kilometers. The weapon is primarily intended for defeating low-flying aerial targets, light armored vehicles, and enemy personnel hidden behind fortified walls though nothing excludes it from engaging personnel directly - of course with truly devastating results.

The weapon is a complete sniping system, requiring an operating crew of two to three personnel and weighing some 62 kilograms. It has been featured on a special heavy-duty, adjustable tripod assembly designed to absorb some of the inherently violent recoil natural to a weapon of this caliber. The rifle is given more conventional components as well including an optics set fitted over the receiver, a pistol grip, and shoulder stock. The extended length barrel is capped by a large, slotted brake.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Manufacturer(s)

State Factories - Iran

Operators

Iran

Service Year

2015

National Origin

Iran

ACCURACY / PRECISION
Long-range accuracy / precision capable; suitable for sniping, particularly when equipped with sighting aids.

ANTI-ARMOR / ANTI-TANK / ANTI-MATERIAL
Designed to engage and defeat armor / enemy tanks at range.

ANTI-AIRCRAFT
Ability to engage low-flying aerial threats.

Weight (Empty)

52.91 lb / 24.00 kg

Action

Manually-Actuated Bolt Action System

Caliber(s)*

23x115mm
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.

Feed

Not Available.

Sights

Optics

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Max.Effective Range

9,840 ft / 2,999.2 m | 3,280.0 yds

Baher-23 - Base Series Name

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