Description
The Steyr AUG (Armee Universal Gewehr or Universal Army Rifle) has been in development since the late 1960s, as a replacement for the venerable but obsolete Belgian FN FAL battle rifles. Production of the AUG by Steyr-Mannlicher AG & Co KG began in 1968 and has since been adopted by a multitude of armed forces including Australia, Austria, New Zealand, Oman, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Ireland and others.
Specifications
Manufacturer:
Steyr Mannlicher
Model:
AUG
Calibre:
5.56x45mm
Firearm Length:
31.5 inches
Barrel Length:
22 inches
Color:
Black
Olive Drab
Origin:
Austria
Materials:
resin
Initial date of manufacture:
1977
Popular from:
1978 to present