Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Istiglal Anti-Material Rifle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
56
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2008
- Service Entry Year2008
- DesignerRPE Automatic Lines
- Weight (Empty)28 kg
- Weight (Loaded)33.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersAzerbaijani Armed Forces, Pakistan Army, Turkish Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge14.5×114mm, 12.7×108mm
- Calibre14.5 mm
- Case Length114 mm
- Calibre Class14.5mm
- Bullet Weight64 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity1,132 m/s
- Effective Range (point)3,000 m
- Effective Range (area)4,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length1,300 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitytake-down into 2 separate components
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
135SNIPER RIFLES56POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES7AZERBAIJAN · ALL WEAPONS118PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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