Baher-23

23mm Very-Heavy Sniper Rifle

Iran | 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.

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Physical
The physical qualities of the Baher-23. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

52.91 lb
24.00 kg
Weight

Manually-Actuated Bolt Action System
Action

23x115mm
Caliber(s)

Not Available.
Feed

Optics
Sights

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Baher-23. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

9,840 ft
2,999.2 m | 3,280.0 yds
Max.Eff.Range

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Baher-23 23mm Very-Heavy Sniper Rifle family line.

Baher-23 - Base Series Name

Operators
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Contractor(s): State Factories - Iran

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Design Qualities
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Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

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Going Further...
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