HK33 / Steyr AUG
Type: small_arms
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Ecuador
Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
First Deployed: 1975
Overview
Ecuador's military operates a mixed assault rifle inventory including the Heckler & Koch HK33 (5.56mm) and the Austrian Steyr AUG bullpup rifle. The HK33 is the primary standard infantry rifle of the Ecuadorian Army, while the AUG serves in special forces and certain infantry units. Both provide reliable 5.56mm NATO-standard firepower in Ecuador's jungle, highland, and urban operational environments.
Technical Specifications
| caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
|---|---|
| magazine | 30 rounds STANAG |
| aug_length | 790 mm (bullpup) |
| aug_weight | 3.6 kg empty |
| hk33_length | 920 mm |
| hk33_weight | 3.65 kg empty |
| effective_range | 400-500 m |
| aug_rate_of_fire | 650-750 rpm |
| hk33_rate_of_fire | 700 rpm |
Operators
- Ecuador
- Germany
- Austria
- Spain
- Portugal
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Libya
- Nigeria
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Ireland
- Luxembourg
- Oman
- Tunisia
- Bolivia
- Mexico
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