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Istiglal IST-14.5

designed by RPE Automatic Lines

Sniper riflesAzerbaijanIn service since 2008
Istiglal IST-14.5
Overall length 2,256 mm
Photo: supplied by Armory Atlas · background removed

Key specs

Caliber
14.5×114mm, 12.7×108mm
Action
Recoil-operated
Fire modes
Semi
Muzzle velocity
1,132 m/s
Effective range
3,000 m
Magazine
5 rounds
Weight (empty)
33.80 kg
Length
2,256 mm
Barrel length
1,300 mm
Manufacturer
Ministry of Defence Industry of Azerbaijan
Designer
RPE Automatic Lines
Designed
2008
Production start
2008

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Overview

The Istiglal IST-14.5 is an anti-materiel rifle made in Azerbaijan by the Ministry of Defence Industry since 2008. It fires the 14.5×114mm cartridge from a five-round magazine against light armour, equipment and targets at long range, and is also used by Pakistan and Turkey.

Ammunition

14.5×114mmRifle · Soviet Union · 1941
12.7×108mmRifle · Soviet Union

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Variants

Istiglal IST-14.52008Mubariz 12.7

Sources

  1. Istiglal anti-materiel rifle, Wikipedia