Specifications - Steyr AUG

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Summary

The Steyr AUG (German: Armee-Universal-Gewehr, lit. 'universal army rifle') is an Austrian bullpup assault rifle chambered for the 5.56×45mm NATO intermediate cartridge, designed in the 1960s by Steyr-Daimler-Puch, and now manufactured by Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co KG.


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Weapon System Assault Rifle
Caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
Rate of fire 680–750 rounds/min
Effective firing range 300 metres (980 ft)
Feed system 5.56×45mm NATO: 30-, 42-round detachable box magazine, or STANAG magazine