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    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    Not a total failure but luckily none of the bearing armies went into a real war to test it. BTW, Australia is also replacing their AUG. Their upgrade contract is given to Thales. AUG is a cool looking gun and probably was well ahead of its time. More complicated the design, more complications to...
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    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    Johnny baba! Agreed, although AK-47 was developed in Arctic Russia and does well in any weather.
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    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    All European/ US attempts with standard infantry combat rifle have failed: SA-80 UK. Major disappointment in Iraq war 1992. Leading to many revisions. http://www.quarryhs.co.uk/SA80.htm G-36 Germany. Total failure in hot environments. Barrel bends with sustained fire...
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    Steyr AUG an overpriced burden

    Not sure if anyone discussed this but in 1980s India was offered Steyr AUG at a good price and many regret not taking the offer: this may change that thinking. http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11278332 Hated army rifles unlikely to be sold Army bosses say it's...
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