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The '''Steyrheim UAG''' (''Universelles Armee Gewehr'') is an Erebonian bullpup assault rifle chambered for the {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO|5.56×45mm EB}} cartridge. It was designed and manufactured by [[Rainford Group]]. It is licensed by [[Rainford Group Zanarkand]] and [[Royal Small Arms Factory Elfield|RSAF Elfield]] outside of Erebonia. It was to be Erebonia's approach to replacing certain weapons in its armed forces.  
The '''Steyrheim UAG''' (''Universelles Armee Gewehr'') is an Erebonian bullpup assault rifle chambered for the {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO|5.56×45mm EB}} cartridge. It was designed and manufactured by [[Rainford Group]]. It is licensed by [[Rainford Group Zanarkand]] and [[Royal Small Arms Factory Elfield|RSAF Elfield]] outside of Erebonia. It was to be Erebonia's approach to replacing certain weapons in its armed forces.  


When it was adopted in 1977 by the [[Imperial Army of Erebonia]], it was deemed as the first bullpup assault rifle ever made, as well as the first one to be made standard issue. It would later be adopted for use by [[Rubrum and the Peristylium|Rubrum]], [[Zanarkand and the Besaid Islands|Zanarkand]], and [[New Akiba]] as its standard issue rifle. It is also used by the [[Erebonian Federal Constabulary]] and the [[Railway Military Police]].  
When it was adopted in 1977 by the [[Imperial Army of Erebonia]], it was deemed as the first bullpup assault rifle ever made, as well as the first one to be made standard issue. It would later be adopted for use by [[Rubrum and the Peristylium|Rubrum]], [[Zanarkand and the Besaid Islands|Zanarkand]], and [[New Akiba]] as its standard issue rifle. It is also used by the [[Erebonian Federal Constabulary]] and the [[Railway Military Police]].


The UAG was to prove unpopular to other countries, being that the bullpup design still wasn't considered superior. However, later on, the [[Great Lucis and Accordo|United Kingdom]] saw the bullpup design as a promising concept, and as a result designed its own bullpup assault rifle, which was the [[L85 Enfield]]. However, the L85 was to prove to be a failure, and as a result, adopted the UAG as a temporary main issue until the problems with the L85 were solved. The L85 line of riles continued to see service until in 2015, when it was decided that [[RSAF Elfield]] would begin producing UAGs under the designation as the [[AR95 Elfield]] after further unsatisfactory use with the L85 were reported.  
The UAG was to prove unpopular with other countries, being that the bullpup design still wasn't considered superior. However, later on, the [[Great Lucis and Accordo|United Kingdom]] saw the bullpup design as a promising concept, and as a result designed its own bullpup assault rifle, which was the [[L85 Enfield]]. However, the L85 was to prove to be a failure, and as a result, adopted the UAG as a temporary main issue until the problems with the L85 were solved. The L85 line of riles continued to see service until in 2015, when it was decided that [[RSAF Elfield]] would begin producing UAGs under the designation as the [[AR95 Elfield]] after further unsatisfactory use with the L85 were reported.  


==Development==
==Development==
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{{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Nibelheim.jpg|22px}} [[Nibelheim-Saxe-Hanover]]<br/>
{{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Nibelheim.jpg|22px}} [[Nibelheim-Saxe-Hanover]]<br/>
{{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Akihabara.jpg|22px}} [[Nihhon-koku]] <br/>
{{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Akihabara.jpg|22px}} [[Nihhon-koku]] <br/>
{{flagicon image|Flag of Rubrum1 T E.jpg|22px}} [[Rubrum and the Peristylium|Rubrum]]<br/>
{{flagicon image|Flag of Rubrum1 T E.jpg|22px}} [[Rubrum and the Peristylium|Rubrum]]: Used mainly by the [[Rubrumian Special Air Service]] and certain army units.<br/>
{{flagicon image|Great_Lucis_and_Accordo_-_Tristain.jpg|22px}} [[Great Lucis and Accordo|United Kingdom]]: Standard issue from 1981 to 1985; replaced by the L85 Enfield in 1985 but returned as standard issue in 2015<br/>
{{flagicon image|Great_Lucis_and_Accordo_-_Tristain.jpg|22px}} [[Great Lucis and Accordo|United Kingdom]]: Standard issue from 1981 to 1985; replaced by the L85 Enfield in 1985 but returned as standard issue in 2015.<br/>
{{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Zanarkand and Besaid 3rd Version.jpg|22px}} [[Zanarkand and the Besaid Islands|Zanarkand]]: Standard issue<br/>
{{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Zanarkand and Besaid 3rd Version.jpg|22px}} [[Zanarkand and the Besaid Islands|Zanarkand]]: Standard issue<br/>

Revision as of 17:16, 30 March 2024

Steyrheim UAG
AUG A1 508mm 04.jpg
TypeBullpup assault rifle
Carbine
Light machine gun
Squad automatic weapon
Submachine gun
Place of origin Erebonian Empire
Service history
In service1981–present
Used bySee Users
WarsPost-War of Lorican Aggression Crisis
Second Lucis Civil War
Imperial Crisis
Production history
DesignerKarl Schieving
Hans Keppling
Designed1977
ManufacturerRainford Group
Rainford Group Zanarkand
RSAF Elfield
Produced1981–present (Standard)
  • 1988–present (Para)
  • 2004–present (A3)
  • 2007–present (A3 SF)
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Weight3.6 kg (7.9 lb) (Standard)
  • 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) (Carbine)
  • 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) (Subcarbine)
  • 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) (HBAR)
  • 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) (Para)
Length
  • 790 mm (31.1 in) (Standard)
  • 690 mm (27.2 in) (Carbine)
  • 630 mm (24.8 in) (Subcarbine)
  • 900 mm (35.4 in) (HBAR)
  • 665 mm (26.2 in) (Para)
Barrel length508 mm (20.0 in) (Standard)
  • 407 mm (16.0 in) (Carbine)
  • 350 mm (13.8 in) (Subcarbine)
  • 621 mm (24.4 in) (HBAR)
  • 420 mm (16.5 in) (Para)
Cartridge5.56×45mm EB
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire680–750 RPM
Muzzle velocityStandard rifle: 970 m/s (3,182 ft/s)
Effective firing range300 metres (980 ft)
Maximum firing range2,700 metres (8,900 ft)
Feed system
Sights1.5× telescopic sight, emergency battle sights, and Picatinny rail for various optics

The Steyrheim UAG (Universelles Armee Gewehr) is an Erebonian bullpup assault rifle chambered for the 5.56×45mm EB cartridge. It was designed and manufactured by Rainford Group. It is licensed by Rainford Group Zanarkand and RSAF Elfield outside of Erebonia. It was to be Erebonia's approach to replacing certain weapons in its armed forces.

When it was adopted in 1977 by the Imperial Army of Erebonia, it was deemed as the first bullpup assault rifle ever made, as well as the first one to be made standard issue. It would later be adopted for use by Rubrum, Zanarkand, and New Akiba as its standard issue rifle. It is also used by the Erebonian Federal Constabulary and the Railway Military Police.

The UAG was to prove unpopular with other countries, being that the bullpup design still wasn't considered superior. However, later on, the United Kingdom saw the bullpup design as a promising concept, and as a result designed its own bullpup assault rifle, which was the L85 Enfield. However, the L85 was to prove to be a failure, and as a result, adopted the UAG as a temporary main issue until the problems with the L85 were solved. The L85 line of riles continued to see service until in 2015, when it was decided that RSAF Elfield would begin producing UAGs under the designation as the AR95 Elfield after further unsatisfactory use with the L85 were reported.

Development

Combat Service

Users

Alteria
Basel-Ebel
Erebonian Empire: Standard issue, used by all branches as a modular weapon system.
Gallia-Bruhl: In service along with the Theimer & Brugger K36
Jutland-Gimli
New Akiba: Standard issue
Nibelheim-Saxe-Hanover
Nihhon-koku
Rubrum: Used mainly by the Rubrumian Special Air Service and certain army units.
United Kingdom: Standard issue from 1981 to 1985; replaced by the L85 Enfield in 1985 but returned as standard issue in 2015.
Zanarkand: Standard issue

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