Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 12
By Fatih Karimov – Trend:
Iranian army unveiled three updated sniper rifles during the second day of a massive military drill, which is underway in the southeast of the country, Tasnim news agency reports.
|
Name |
Caliber |
Effective firing range |
Maximum range |
Length |
Weight |
|
Taher |
7.62 mm |
800 meters (with scope) 400 meters (without scope) |
1,200 meters |
1,280 mm |
4.4 kg |
|
Dragunov |
7.62 mm |
800 meters (with scope) |
- |
1,225 mm |
4.3 kg |
|
J-1 |
7.62 mm |
800 meters (with scope) 400 meters (without scope) |
3,500 meters |
- |
- |
Iranian official media outlets suggest that the country has made achievements in its defense sector and has attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems over the recent years.
Tehran has repeatedly said that its military might poses no threat to other countries, reiterating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.
Dragunov
Taher
An Iranian soldier using Taher rifle