Vepr Ukrainian 5.45mm Assault Rifle
Vepr
Assault Rifle
Basic Information
Name
Vepr Ukrainian 5.45mm Assault Rifle
Designation
Vepr
Alternate Designation
Vepr
Equipment Type
Assault Rifle
Manufacturer
National Space Agency's R&D Center for precision engineering
Date of Introduction
2003
Description
The Vepr Ukrainian 5.45mm Assault Rifle was announced in 2003 as the first indigenous Ukrainian assault rifle, designed by the State Space Agency of Ukraine.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
5.45mm Assault Rifle
Range
0.5 km
System
Alternate Designation
Vepr
Type
Assault Rifle
Caliber
5.45 mm
Manufacturer
National Space Agency's
R&D Center for precision engineering
Action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Length
702 mm
Barrel Length
415 mm
Weight
3.45 kg
Cyclic Rate of Fire
600 - 650 rpm
Practical Rate of Fire
40 - 100 rpm
Muzzle Velocity
900 m/s
Effective Firing Range
500 m
Feed System
30-round detachable box magazine
Sights
Initial models of the Vepr assault rifle had adjustable open sights with a standard side mount for scopes and night vision sights. Later models have a Picatinny-type rail and are fitted with indigenous red dot sights.
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.45 mm
Cartridge
5.45×39mm
Basic Load
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Ukraine
Category
Rifles
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rifles
Filter Label
V
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.7 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
3.45 kg
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Operators (1)
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