Daewoo XK8
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Daewoo XK8, also known as DAR-21, is a 5.56x45mm bullpup
assault rifle
manufactured by S&T Daewoo
intended to replace Daewoo K2
assault rifle in Republic of Korea Armed Forces. However, it was rejected and was not mass produced.
Bullpup
Bullpups are firearm configurations in which the action is located behind the trigger group and alongside the shooter's face, so there is no wasted space for the buttstock as in conventional designs. This permits a shorter firearm length for the same barrel length for improved maneuverability, and...
assault rifle
Assault rifle
An assault rifle is a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are the standard infantry weapons in most modern armies...
manufactured by S&T Daewoo
S&T Daewoo
S&T Daewoo is a South Korean firearms and auto parts manufacturer founded in 1981. Its firearms equip most frontline units of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.- History :...
intended to replace Daewoo K2
Daewoo K2
The Daewoo Precision Industries K2 is an assault rifle of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, manufactured by Daewoo Precision Industries. It is a shoulder-fired, gas-operated, selective-fire assault rifle that feeds from a 20 or 30 round magazine and is chambered for 5.56 NATO. The K2 replaced the...
assault rifle in Republic of Korea Armed Forces. However, it was rejected and was not mass produced.