AUP-71

AUP-71
Type	Assault rifle
Place of origin	Khyragus
Service history
In service	1971–present
Used by	See Users
Wars	See Conflicts
Production history
Designer	KVI
Designed	1966-1971
Manufacturer	KVI
Produced	1971–present
No. built	apx. 8 million
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Weight	3.10 kg (6.83 lb) empty 3.62 kg (7.98 lb) with 30 rounds
Length	855 mm (33.66 in)
Barrel length	550 mm (21.65 in)
Cartridge	6.5x45mm KVI
Action	Gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	600–750 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	1020 m/s (3,346 ft/s)
Effective firing range	550 m (601 yd) (point target) 800 m (875 yd) (area target)
Maximum firing range	3,600 m (3,937 yd)
Feed system	30-, 42-round detachable box magazine, STANAG magazine
Sights	Integrated 1.5x telescopic sight, flip up iron sights

The AUP-71, officially designated the Univerzalna Avtomatska Puška 1971 (Khyragusian: Универзална Автоматска Пушка 1971, 'Universal Automatic Rifle 1971') is a gas operated, 6.5x45mm assault rifle developed in Khyragus by the Khyragusian Military Industries Corporation in the 1960s.

Development

Background

In the early 1960s, the Khyragusian Armed Forces were primarily organized as a militia style force, using a mix of different rifles with varying calibers. This was noted by senior Khyragusian commanders as a key weakness, which would be exploited in the event of a major conflict. To address this, the Khyragusian military initiated the New Infantry Pro, which was tasked with creating modern and standardized equipment that would integrate into the broader strategic changes being made to the military.

Following the international developments in intermediate caliber rifles, the 6.5x45mm KVI round was developed for use in the new standardized rifle design. The new round showed favorable ballistics, retaining higher energy than the 5.56x45mm NATO round at extended ranges, while also providing low recoil and low weight.