Steyr AUG vs Thales F90

1977–Present

2014–present

~500,000 units (estimated, including licensed variants)

Tens of thousands

790 mm (31.1 in) with standard 508 mm barrel

700 mm

508 mm (20 in) standard; 407 mm (16 in) carbine; 350 mm (13.8 in) submachine gun variant

407 mm

3.6 kg (7.9 lb) empty with standard optic and 30-round magazine

3.25 kg

30-round detachable box (standard); 42-round optional

30 rounds

Gas-operated, short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt

gas-operated

Two-stage trigger: first stage semi-automatic, second stage full automatic

progressive

Integrated 1.5x or 3x optical sight in carry handle (A1/A2); Picatinny rail for iron sights or optics (A3/A3 M1)

Integrated optics or rail