Fundamentally, the EF88 remains much the same as its predecessors: a bullpup-configuration selective fire weapon, chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, short-stroke piston operated and firing from a closed bolt. The author firing the 20-inch barrel EF88 assault rifle out to 600m. The rifle is fitted with a 4x ACOG and Harris bipod.

Dec 2, 2015 · The soldier pictured is from the 3rd Brigade of the Royal Australian Regiment and is using the new Thales AUSTEYER EF88 which has many improvements over the old Steyr AUG. These includes rails, removal of the old 1.5x built-in scope, less weight and …

Aug 19, 2012 · Last week I was in Lithgow at the invitation of Thales Australia, and had the opportunity to conduct a test and evaluation of the new EF88 assault rifle (essentially the same as the F90, with some minor changes for the Australian Land 125 Phase 3C program).

Jul 14, 2020 · FILE PHOTO: EF88 comes from the manufacturer in black, but can be painted by the user. ADF photo. VIEW CONTACT’S ASSESSMENT OF EF88 HERE. This will supplement the 30,000 weapons Thales Australia is already contracted to deliver to the ADF.

Oct 29, 2015 · It has been demonstrably more accurate than its predecessor, the venerable 7.62mm Self Loading Rifle. Furthermore, it is lighter, easier to maintain and, well, ‘feels much better’ than its forebear. Finally, it has been employed both effectively and …

Jun 15, 2012 · [ Just to avoid confusion: the EF-88 is an experimental designation for the next-gen rifle being developed by Thales Australia for the Australian Army. The F90 is the export version of the EF-88 and includes some features which have not yet been merged into the EF88.

Oct 24, 2006 · The EF88 is the latest iteration of the long-serving F88 Austeyr; this updated weapon has been designed and produced more than 20 years after the first F88 rifles entered service in Australia, and over 35 years since the Steyr AUG on which it is based was first designed in Austria.

The EF88 Assault Rifle represents a significant advancement in design and functionality compared to its predecessors, integrating user feedback and innovative concepts from Thales Australia. Key enhancements include improved ergonomics, better accuracy, and increased reliability, with features catering to modern combat needs.

Sep 7, 2015 · It has been demonstrably more accurate than its predecessor, the venerable 7.62mm Self Loading Rifle. Furthermore, it is lighter, easier to maintain and, well, ‘feels much better’ than its forebear. Finally, it has been employed both effectively and …

The EF88 is an evolution of the F88 assault rifle that was licensed copy of the Austrian Steyr AUG rifle but improved by Australians into EF88 (Enhanced F88 Austeyr) to suit needs of their …