Baku, Azerbaijan, March 16
By Fatih Karimov - Trend:
Iranian Army's quick reaction force received home-made anti-materiel rifles (AMR) AM50 at its disposal, Tasnim news agency reported March 16.
The rifles were delivered to the army during a ceremony in a commando training centre in Tehran.
Produced by the Iranian state-controlled Defense Industries Organization, the AM50 is a single-shot, bolt action anti-materiel rifle, with an effective shot range of 1200 meters.
The gun's fire rate is 3-5 rounds per minute.
Iranian media outlets report that Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems in recent years.
The AM50 was developed after Iran purchased Steyr HS .50 rifles, exported from Austria.