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.