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    Steyr AUG - Wikipedia
    TypeBullpup assault rifle · Carbine · Light machine gun (HBAR) · Submachine gun (AUG 9mm, AUG 40)
    Place of originAustria
    In service1978–present
    DesignerHorst Wesp · Karl Wagner · Karl Möser
    Design details

    The Steyr AUG is a selective-fire, bullpup assault rifle with a conventional gas-piston-operated action that fires from a closed bolt. It is designed as a Modular Weapon System that could be quickly configured as an assault rifle… See more

    Variants

    The Steyr AUG can also be fitted with either an M203 or AG-C grenade launcher.
    • The Steyr AUG A1 is fitted with an integral 1.5x optic and is available with a choice of olive or black furniture.
    • The Steyr AUG A2, introduced … See more

    Conflicts

    The Steyr AUG has been used in the following conflicts:
    • Gulf War
    • Somali Civil War (by Unified Task Force, 1993)
    • Kosovo war… See more

    Users

    • Algeria: Special Intervention Detachment
    • Argentina: Argentine Armed Forces.
    • Australia: The F88 Austeyr variant, is the standard service rifle of the Australian Defence Force. It is manufactured, under licence fro… See more

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