S&T Daewoo XK8
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S&T Daewoo XK8, also known as DAR-21 (Daewoo Assault Rifle-21st Century),[1] is a 5.56×45mm NATO bullpup assault rifle developed and manufactured by S&T Daewoo intended to replace Daewoo Precision Industries K2 assault rifle for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
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XK8 rifle on display. A riflescope is mounted on the picatinny rail. | |
Type | Bullpup assault rifle |
Place of origin | Republic of Korea |
Production history | |
Designer | S&T Motiv |
Manufacturer | S&T Motiv |
No. built | Preproduction prototypes only |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.50 kg (7.7 lb) (w/o magazine) |
Length | 780 mm |
Barrel length | 508 mm |
Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
Caliber | 5.56mm |
Action | Gas-operated, Tappet type |
Rate of fire | 850 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 940 m/s |
Effective firing range | 600m (point target) |
Feed system | Various STANAG magazines. |
Sights | Various scopes via picatinny rail |
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XK8 was the first firearm developed solely by the Korean defense company without the request from the military. However, after the field tests by Republic of Korea Army Special Warfare Command, it was rejected and was not mass-produced.[2]