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EF88 Austeyr
NameEF88 Austeyr
TypeAssault rifle
OriginAustralia
Used byAustralian Defence Force, Australian Federal Police

EF88 Austeyr. The EF88 Austeyr is a select-fire assault rifle used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP). It is a variant of the Steyr AUG and was introduced in 1986 as part of a broader ADF rifle replacement program. The EF88 Austeyr has undergone several upgrades and has been used in various United Nations peacekeeping missions and Australian military operations.

Overview

The EF88 Austeyr is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured by Steyr-Mannlicher in Austria. The rifle was selected as the winner of a competitive tender process conducted by the Australian Department of Defence in the early 1980s. The EF88 Austeyr was designed to replace the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle and M16A1 used by the Australian Army.

Development and history

The development of the EF88 Austeyr was a collaborative effort between Steyr-Mannlicher and the Australian Department of Defence. The rifle was designed to meet the specific requirements of the Australian Defence Force, including the use of 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition and a Picatinny rail system for mounting optical sights. The EF88 Austeyr was first issued to Australian Army units in 1986.

Design and features

The EF88 Austeyr has a number of distinctive design features, including a bullpup configuration, folding stock, and integrated optical sight. The rifle is chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition and has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds. The EF88 Austeyr also features a Picatinny rail system for mounting optical sights and a suppressor for reduced noise.

Variants

There have been several variants of the EF88 Austeyr developed, including the EF88A1 and EF88A2. The EF88A1 is a standard model of the rifle, while the EF88A2 is an upgraded version with a new optical sight and improved ergonomics. The EF88 Austeyr has also been used as the basis for a number of specialized variants, including a sniper rifle and carbine.

Service history and users

The EF88 Austeyr has been used by the Australian Defence Force and Australian Federal Police in a number of overseas operations, including United Nations peacekeeping missions in East Timor, Solomon Islands, and Sudan. The rifle has also been used in Australian military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The EF88 Austeyr has been praised for its reliability and accuracy, and has become a standard component of Australian Defence Force and Australian Federal Police small arms inventories.

Category:Assault rifles Category:Australian Defence Force Category:Australian Federal Police