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The Steyr AUG (Armee Universal Gewehr) is one of the most futuristic-looking rifles on the battlefield today. It is a recent design (created in 1977 for the Austrian Army), and one in which the Austrian manufacturer strove to create a system in which one weapon could become another type very quickly with few changes. By simply changing the barrel or adding a bipod the AUG can change from a conventional rifle to an assault rifle, carbine, or light machine gun. The AUG is a bullpup design, in which the magazine is placed behind the trigger assembly. Another new concept released with the AUG is a clear magazine, so that a soldier could check their remaining rounds quickly and easily.
The AUG was also designed as a robust and easily maintainable rifle. The Stock and magazine are both hi-grade plastic. It can be converted from a right-handed weapon to a left-handed one by simply changing the bolt and casing ejector apeture.
| Variants include: |
| Steyr AUG |
Basic AUG assault rifle |
| Steyr AUG Para |
AUG with a new barrel, bolt, and adapter/magazine to chamber it for the 9mm round. In this capacity it serves as an excellent submachine gun. |
| Steyr AUG HBAR |
AUG with a heavier barrel and bipod to allow sustained firing in the light machine gun role. |
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Data
Data is for Steyr assault rifle |
| Round |
5.56mm x 45mm NATO |
Weight
(empty) |
3.6Kg
7.93 Lb. |
| Length |
790mm
31.10" |
| Type of Fire |
Selective: Semi/Full Automatic |
| Firing Rate |
650 Rds/mn |
| Muzzle Velocity |
970M/sec
3,182 ft/sec |
| Magazine Capacity |
30 or 42-shot box |
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