Assault Rifle/Bullpup - 5.56x45mm NATO - Austria - 650 RPM - A purpose built bullpup design, the Steyr AUG is the best of the breed.  The extensive use of plastics keep the weight of the AUG to a minimum, while the 1.5x integral scope speeds target engagement.  Adopted by the Austrian Army in 1977, it also serves the military forces of Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Morocco, Indonesia, and the US Customs service. D.E. Watters