The Steyr AUG is an Austrian assault rifle introduced in 1977. It is designed on a bullpup principal which makes it 25% shorter than other rifles with similar barrel lengths without compromising ballistic performance. It comes factory equipped with a low amplitude optical sight/carrying handle. The AUG is generally regarded as a modern ergonomic design for a combat rifle and is well liked by the Austrian soldiers who carry it.
Statistics
- Manufacturer: Steyr Daimler Puch (Austria)
- Caliber: 5.56mm (.223")
- Length: 31.6" (w/20" barrel)
- Weight: 7.94 pounds (unloaded)
- Operation: Gas-operated; short stroke piston
- Muzzle Velocity: 3054 feet per second
- Barrel: 1 in 9 Twist; chrome plated
- Magazine Capacity: 42 rounds
- Rate of fire: 850 rounds per minute