Steyr Mannlicher · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 1978
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 790 mm (31.10") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 970 m/s (3182 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1760 J (1298 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer Reinforced |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The Steyr AUG (Armee Universal Gewehr - Universal Army Rifle) is a bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, designed in the late 1960s by Steyr-Daimler-Puch and now manufactured by Steyr Arms. Adopted by the Austrian Army in 1977 as the StG 77, it is one of the most successful bullpup rifles in history and has been adopted by over 30 countries worldwide. The AUG features a distinctive bullpup configuration with the magazine behind the trigger group, allowing for a compact overall lengt...
Country of Origin: Austria
Designer: Horst Wesp