Iran unveils new sniper rifle and tacticle vehicle

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 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. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az