AUG — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The AUG is an Austrian 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle introduced in 1977. It uses a bullpup layout and a gas-operated short-stroke piston system with a rotating bolt.
| Manufacturer | Steyr Arms |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.600 kg |
| Length | 790 mm |
| Barrel length | 508 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 400 m |