Arash (gun)

An Arash (Persian: تفنگ ارش‎‎)^[1] is a semi-automatic firearm designed for targeting larger objects such as bunkers, helicopters and military vehicles. It is commonly used by the armed forces of Iran, Hezbollah and the Iraqi army.

The Iranian Army developed the Arash rifle in 2013. It is equipped with a scope and stand for long distance accuracy, used primarily for military and civilian vehicle targets. The Arash rifle can be shot from the shoulder. The design is similar to an Rocket-propelled grenade launcher, but with improved scope accuracy.

The rifle uses a 20mm high explosive incendiary round. The rifle includes a ballistic computer, detachable scope mount, trigger, pistol grip, carry handle and stock. The Us and UK use this weapon on a motorcycle with two individuals, one as a driver and another shooter.

The Arash weapon can destroy targets from land and water within 1,800 meters. One operator stated, "The 20-mm shoulder-launched missile is an anti-chopper weapon which can hit targets from a distance of 1,400 meters". The Arash Rifle is also used in helicopters as a side weapon.

Features

Specifications

• Semi-automatic
• Rotary bolt closed and gunpowder gas system with eight Khan straight back from left to right
• 180cm-long
• Cameras
• Shoulder-fired^[2][3][4]
• Weight between 18 to 20 kilograms
• 20mm bullets

Use cases

• Target hostile helicopters in a range of 2,000 to 2,200 meters
• Ground and armoured targets and trenches^[5]

See also

• List of anti-aircraft weapons
• Anti-aircraft warfare

References

1. Slowik, Max. "Iran's 'Arash' 20mm Anti-Materiel Shoulder-Mounted Rifle (VIDEO)". Guns.com. Retrieved 2016-01-21.
2. shafaf. The most deadly sniper corps.
3. farhangiannews. Hunting helicopters + Pictures.
4. diyarmirza. Destroy isis with sniper Arash + Videos.
5. "Farsnews". en.farsnews.com. Retrieved 2016-03-24.