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Description
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.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]
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
