AUG Steyr


   The Steyr AUG is an assault rifle, introduced in 1977 by the Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher, replacing the StG 58 of 7.62 mm. AUG stands for Armee Universal Gewehr, which could be translated as "universal army rifle". It is often used to refer to a specific version, especially the version of NATO's Bullpup assault rifle, which uses the 5.56 x 45 NATO ammunition, with a characteristic green framework and an integrated tactical scope. It has a variety of models for each type of mission. It has been adopted by numerous armed forces and organizations, and is the standard rifle in service from Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Luxembourg, Ireland, Malaysia and Uruguay. Some of the special units of countries like Argentina, United States, Ukraine, among others also use it, but in smaller amounts.

   The design and design of the AUG assault rifle began in the early seventies. By that time, several prototypes were started, which were very innovative, combining the almost total use of plastic materials, with the configuration called bullpup, that is to say, with the loader behind the trigger, inserted in the butt of the weapon. This is one of the great advantages of the AUG, characteristic in which it was pioneer. By moving the loader just behind the trigger, which allows the gun to enjoy a longer barrel, without increasing the overall size of the design. A perfect comparison would be the M16A2: this traditional weapon has a cannon as long as the AUG (510 mm), but it measures almost one meter long, much more than the average AUG. In addition to its advantages, several of the disadvantages found in the AUG is the heavier in its rear, full of mechanisms in a small space. This sometimes hurts the marksmanship, especially in untrained troops. However, this lack of balance is not as bad as you might think. Shooting and firing an AUG with one hand is much easier than with other assault rifles.

   The first model was called UIW (Universal Infanterie Waffe), and represented a major effort by two very important companies: the Steyr for the rifle itself, and the Swarovski Optik for the aiming system. These initial development work was coordinated by Austrian colonel Walter Stoll. The AUG was framed within a program, also directed by this military man, who looked for to renew totally the portable armament of the army of its country. It was certainly an advantage that the Austrian Army's Department of Military Technology was involved in the whole matter. This ensured that the final product really was close to what was needed. One of the things that was wanted was to achieve a small weapon. Options that included folding or extendable heads were quickly discarded. A configuration was required that would make the weapon always compact, whether or not ready to fire. It was thus that the decision was made to integrate the components into a bullpup design, where the firing systems were inserted into the cylinder head. Quickly the AUG was acquiring a very strange configuration by the standards of the time, away from everything known. Perhaps the most innovative concept was to look not only for a gun, but for a whole family of weapons. There had already been attempts to achieve this during the twentieth century, but never with firm conviction or successful results. There were rifles with carbine, or pistols-carbine or similar versions. But at that moment a new concept was thought: modularity. That is, designing a complete weapons system, the largest number of components being interchangeable, and that can be replaced without major problems and without the use of special tools. The modules made it possible to turn the future AUG into anything. Finally, after several years of design and testing work, the AUG passed all tests in Austria. It was declared a rifle by the Austrian Army in 1977, under the name of StG 77 (Sturm-Gewehr 77, Assault Rifle 77, for its year of entry into service). Mass production began the following year, and so was born one of the best assault rifles of all time.

   The AUG as an assault rifle is only the middle choice of the family of weapons that bears his name. By changing some pieces, the user can turn his weapon into a submachine gun, a sniper rifle, or a light machine gun. Conversion kits, besides simple, are inexpensive and install without complications and without the need for tools. For special versions of the rifle, there are rapidly interchangeable guns. Accordingly, the AUG may be a short carbine (with a 350 mm barrel), carbine (407 mm barrel), assault rifle (508 mm), or light supporting machine gun (using a heavy barrel of 621 mm , which also includes a bipod). Since all these versions use the same cartridge, only the barrel and the bolt need to be changed. Not so with the submachine gun version, which uses the 9 x 19 Parabellum ammunition. This model requires the change of the barrel, the bolt / bolt assembly and the adaptation of a special magazine with a dedicated system, as these projectiles are, besides thick, shorter. This can be done in just over a minute, even by inexperienced hands. These characteristics made the weapon very attractive for any soldier, who carrying few elements, could reconfigure his weapon as he needed. The AUG was well covered against any faults. By simply removing the damaged module, it can be completely replaced in a few seconds. Disarming the AUG for cleaning is a quick and simple process facilitated by the use of chrome in the barrel bore. But it was also very interesting for any police or defense force in the world. By sharing all these versions, most of its components drastically reduced the logistical need to buy, own and transport such parts: one is for everyone. This improved the chances of a sale abroad. Moreover, the modular design allowed the AUG to adapt to almost any type of need that the customer might need.

AUG STEYR



AUG Steyr


   The Steyr AUG is an assault rifle, introduced in 1977 by the Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher, replacing the StG 58 of 7.62 mm. AUG stands for Armee Universal Gewehr, which could be translated as "universal army rifle". It is often used to refer to a specific version, especially the version of NATO's Bullpup assault rifle, which uses the 5.56 x 45 NATO ammunition, with a characteristic green framework and an integrated tactical scope. It has a variety of models for each type of mission. It has been adopted by numerous armed forces and organizations, and is the standard rifle in service from Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Luxembourg, Ireland, Malaysia and Uruguay. Some of the special units of countries like Argentina, United States, Ukraine, among others also use it, but in smaller amounts.

   The design and design of the AUG assault rifle began in the early seventies. By that time, several prototypes were started, which were very innovative, combining the almost total use of plastic materials, with the configuration called bullpup, that is to say, with the loader behind the trigger, inserted in the butt of the weapon. This is one of the great advantages of the AUG, characteristic in which it was pioneer. By moving the loader just behind the trigger, which allows the gun to enjoy a longer barrel, without increasing the overall size of the design. A perfect comparison would be the M16A2: this traditional weapon has a cannon as long as the AUG (510 mm), but it measures almost one meter long, much more than the average AUG. In addition to its advantages, several of the disadvantages found in the AUG is the heavier in its rear, full of mechanisms in a small space. This sometimes hurts the marksmanship, especially in untrained troops. However, this lack of balance is not as bad as you might think. Shooting and firing an AUG with one hand is much easier than with other assault rifles.

   The first model was called UIW (Universal Infanterie Waffe), and represented a major effort by two very important companies: the Steyr for the rifle itself, and the Swarovski Optik for the aiming system. These initial development work was coordinated by Austrian colonel Walter Stoll. The AUG was framed within a program, also directed by this military man, who looked for to renew totally the portable armament of the army of its country. It was certainly an advantage that the Austrian Army's Department of Military Technology was involved in the whole matter. This ensured that the final product really was close to what was needed. One of the things that was wanted was to achieve a small weapon. Options that included folding or extendable heads were quickly discarded. A configuration was required that would make the weapon always compact, whether or not ready to fire. It was thus that the decision was made to integrate the components into a bullpup design, where the firing systems were inserted into the cylinder head. Quickly the AUG was acquiring a very strange configuration by the standards of the time, away from everything known. Perhaps the most innovative concept was to look not only for a gun, but for a whole family of weapons. There had already been attempts to achieve this during the twentieth century, but never with firm conviction or successful results. There were rifles with carbine, or pistols-carbine or similar versions. But at that moment a new concept was thought: modularity. That is, designing a complete weapons system, the largest number of components being interchangeable, and that can be replaced without major problems and without the use of special tools. The modules made it possible to turn the future AUG into anything. Finally, after several years of design and testing work, the AUG passed all tests in Austria. It was declared a rifle by the Austrian Army in 1977, under the name of StG 77 (Sturm-Gewehr 77, Assault Rifle 77, for its year of entry into service). Mass production began the following year, and so was born one of the best assault rifles of all time.

   The AUG as an assault rifle is only the middle choice of the family of weapons that bears his name. By changing some pieces, the user can turn his weapon into a submachine gun, a sniper rifle, or a light machine gun. Conversion kits, besides simple, are inexpensive and install without complications and without the need for tools. For special versions of the rifle, there are rapidly interchangeable guns. Accordingly, the AUG may be a short carbine (with a 350 mm barrel), carbine (407 mm barrel), assault rifle (508 mm), or light supporting machine gun (using a heavy barrel of 621 mm , which also includes a bipod). Since all these versions use the same cartridge, only the barrel and the bolt need to be changed. Not so with the submachine gun version, which uses the 9 x 19 Parabellum ammunition. This model requires the change of the barrel, the bolt / bolt assembly and the adaptation of a special magazine with a dedicated system, as these projectiles are, besides thick, shorter. This can be done in just over a minute, even by inexperienced hands. These characteristics made the weapon very attractive for any soldier, who carrying few elements, could reconfigure his weapon as he needed. The AUG was well covered against any faults. By simply removing the damaged module, it can be completely replaced in a few seconds. Disarming the AUG for cleaning is a quick and simple process facilitated by the use of chrome in the barrel bore. But it was also very interesting for any police or defense force in the world. By sharing all these versions, most of its components drastically reduced the logistical need to buy, own and transport such parts: one is for everyone. This improved the chances of a sale abroad. Moreover, the modular design allowed the AUG to adapt to almost any type of need that the customer might need.

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