Vepr

The 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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Wikidata facts

Mass: 3.45
Image: VEPR4.png
Length: 702

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service entry: 2010-01-01
Commons category: Vepr (assault rifle)
caliber: 5.45
muzzle velocity: 900

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History
Design
Common characteristics with the AK-74
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Accessories
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Adoption
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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.