Syrian pro-government sources revealed on June 22 that the Syrian military is manufacturing a sniper rifle, dubbed GOLAN S-01.
The Syrian Military Capabilities, a Facebook page observing defense developments in Syria, released several photos of the new rifle, which appears to be identical to the Austrian Steyr HS .50 single-shot anti-materiel sniper rifle.
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Iran produces an unlicensed version of the HS .50 under the name AM-50 Sayyad, which explains how Syria was able to successfully copy the sniper rifle.
Unlike the original Austrian HS .50, which uses the NATO’s .50 BMG bullets, the GOLAN S-01 fires Soviet 12.7×108mm anti-materiel rifle cartridges. The Syrian sniper have a maximum effective range of up to 1,600m and its also equipped with a Syrian-made scoop.
The GOLAN S-01 is likely being produced by the Defense Industries Corporation (DIC), a national company managed by the Ministry of Defense of Syria.
While the GOLAN S-01 is a direct copy of the HS .50, manufacturing such a high-precision rifle locally remains a major achievement for Syria, which has been facing a devastating war for more than 8years now.
Good to see the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is also included with the rifle :)
This is an Iranian Shaher made in Syria.
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Do you know if it comes with a silencer. Thanks.
Yes, also a flash suppressant.However, that reduces the range by a third.
No its not its a Styer HS-50 12.7x99mm
Steyr HS-50 looks different.
ummm it looks exactly the same
Are you talking about the Shaher or the Golan?
Very nice work syria :))) hope to see it in action against rats :)))
Nice good work, Syrian defense needs way more new stuff than just sniper rifles, kinda more night-precision munition and equipment!
You actually expect inbreed arabs to be able to make their own weapons? look at their average IQ’s…
Fuck off Miller. That horrible taste in your mouth is jew cock.
Now, can you aim and fire it remotely?
Send some to Palestinian in Gaza, they are in desperate need of help.. ☕