Vepr
Sign in to saveThe Vepr () is the first Ukrainian-made assault rifle, designed in 1993–1994 by the State Space Agency of Ukraine and announced in 2003.
Key facts
- Weapon.length
- 702 mm
- Weapon.name
- Vepr
- Weapon.image
- File:Вепрь-1.jpg
- Weapon.image_size
- 250px
- Weapon.caption
- Vepr-1
- Weapon.origin
- Ukraine
- Weapon.type
- Bullpup Assault rifle
- Weapon.is_ranged
- Yes
- Weapon.designer
- S. Naumov
- Weapon.design_date
- 2001–2003
- Weapon.manufacturer
- National Space AgencyR&D Center for precision engineering
- Weapon.weight
- 3.45 kg
- Weapon.part_length
- 415 mm
- Weapon.caliber
- 5.45×39mm
- Weapon.action
- Gas-operated, rotating bolt
- Weapon.rate
- 600–650 rounds/min
- Weapon.feed
- 30-round detachable box magazine
- Weapon.sights
- Iron sights
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Encyclopedic overview
9 sectionsContents
- History
- Design
- Common characteristics with the AK-74
- Right Ejection Only
- Accessories
- Gallery
- Adoption
- References
- External links
The Vepr () is the first Ukrainian-made assault rifle, designed in 1993–1994 by the State Space Agency of Ukraine and announced in 2003.
==History== Prior to the development of the Vepr, the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were equipped mainly with the Soviet AKM and AK-74 assault rifle designs.
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