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Iran unveils new sniper rifle and tacticle vehicle (PHOTO)

Iran Materials 29 September 2012 13:49 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijan, Baku, Sept. 29 /Trend S.Isayev, T. Jafarov/

Iran has unveiled domestically made 14.5 mm sniper rifle and a 2,5 tone medium tacticle vehicle today, IRNA reported.

Commander of Iranian Land Forces, Gen. Ahmad Reza Pourdastan revealed details on both unveiled achievements.

He underscored that the 7 metre-long "Nineveh" tactical vehicle is completely manufactured by local Iranian experts, and it is equipped with a 240 hp engine.

According to Pourdastan, "Nineveh" is capable of carrying some 5 tons of weight and perfectly fits into country's military needs.

Speaking of the "Shaher" sniper rifle, General Pourdastan noted that the weapon weights around 22 kg, with a length of 185 cm.

He noted that the rifle has a shot range of 4000 meters, and having high shot accuracy, is able to shoot through enemy bunkers, armored vehicles and helicopters.

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