Army Armament R902 Aug Military Model Railed AEG

Although the AUG is a futuristic-looking rifle packed with modern ergonomic features, ambidextrous controls and ultra-slick quick disassembly, the real steel rifle was designed way back in 1977! Known as the STG 77 in the Austrian military, the AUG went on to serve with numerous armed forces and police units around the world and was manufactured under license in Australia as the F88 Austeyr, which also served in the New Zealand armed forces and was later developed into the Lithgow F90, the next generation of Aussie AUG.

The Army Armament R902 is a replica of the "military" version of the AUG with a 20" outer barrel, perfect for outdoor skirmishers who like to play at longer ranges. The Army Armament R902 Aug Military Model Railed AEG is rocking a 510mm inner barrel that provides superior accuracy and range. The advantage of a bullpup rifle is that the rifle can stay compact in size but the outer barrel can remain long for long-range domination.

The outer barrel of the R904 is equipped with 14mm CCW male threading, meaning if you want to suppress this AUG or add a tracer unit it is as simple as removing the grub screw in the current "duck bill" style AUG Para flash hider and unscrewing it. Following the flash hider, moving down the long exposed portion of outer barrel, we come to the folding vertical grip, which can be positioned in either a horizontal or vertical orientation for use. The grip includes texture on its rear which helps you keep a firm grip on the rifle in any weather condition, to adjust, simply pull out and rotate it 90 degrees to lock it into position in either the horizontal or vertical setting.

On the right side of the barrel we can find the dummy gas adjuster of the R902 AUG. This part does nothing on the Airsoft AUG, but on the real rifle this part allows the flow of gas to the operating system to be adjusted for use in normal and adverse conditions. Dummy parts like this are always great to see on Airsoft replicas as it keeps the looks realistic and faithful to the real firearm.

Just like the real AUG, the R902 has a hot-swap barrel system. This means you can quickly remove the outer barrel either for maintenance or to swap between barrel lengths. To remove the outer barrel you will need to lock the charging handle back and up into its "safety notch" and push and hold the catch found on the left side of the receiver, between the folding front grip and the trigger guard. With the barrel removal catch held down, the barrel can be rotated by just a few degrees clockwise with the barrel facing away, and you can pull the entire outer barrel out.

The external section of the outer barrel is constructed from alloy, and the section inside the receiver is constructed from polymer with a realistic phosphate style colouration. The upper receiver of the R902 is constructed from alloy to provide a realistic feel, weight and balance. This receiver differs from the standard AUG receiver as it includes a mounting hole on the right side for a 20mm Picatinny rail which is pre-installed but can be removed if you want a more retro look. This is a great location to add a tactical flashlight, though there are many more rails available on this radical modernisation of the AUG platform!

On the top of the upper receiver is an integrated 3x magnification optical sight, just like the real military version of the AUG rifle. This sight is remarkably good for an integral optic and has decent eye relief which allows it to be used with thicker goggles. The crosshair is a ringed cross, allowing for precise aiming using the crosshair itself, and rapid snap shooting using the ring. This scope is fully adjustable for both windage and elevation using the dials located on the right side and bottom of the optic tube but requires an Allen key to adjust. On the top of the scope, we can find a set of built-in backup iron sights, known as BUIS. These are designed to be used for close-range engagements but can also be used to track the flight path of your BBs and adjust your aim when firing at long range.

Over on the left side of the upper, we can see the charging handle of the R902. This handle is constructed from high-density polymer and connects to an aluminium rod inside the receiver which actuates the mock bolt to reveal the rotary HOP-up adjuster inside the ejection port at the rear of the rifle. The charging handle can be locked by pulling it to its rearmost point and rotating it upwards into the "safety notch", which will hold the mock bolt back whilst you adjust your HOP-up. The adjustable HOP-up lets you tune the R902 for different ammo weights and provides an extended range by applying backspin to each BB.

The HOP-up adjuster can be accessed from either side of the AEG thanks to its ambidextrous ejection port design. Out of the box the left side ejection port is covered with a rubber cap, but this can be removed and placed on the right side, or left off the AEG entirely so you can more easily adjust the HOP-up setting on the fly mid skirmish. The rubber cap makes for a comfortable cheek rest when using the integrated scope.

The controls of the AUG are quite different to most conventional rifles but are very well-designed and functional for both left and right-handed shooters. The safety catch is a push-through design located just above the pistol grip, and when the safety protrudes on the right side the rifle is on safe and the trigger is locked. Pushing the safety through so it protrudes on the left will release the trigger lock. The AUG makes use of a two-stage trigger system, which means a short pull of the trigger will fire semi-automatic and a full pull to the rear will fire fully automatic. This means if you need to suddenly put a burst down range to deal with a moving target it is faster to switch modes with the R902 than practically any other AEG out there.

The grip and stock of the AUG are integrated into one piece as a part of its space-age design, known as the "chassis" of the rifle. This piece is constructed from high-density reinforced polymer with a textured feel. This modernisation of the AUG includes raised textured panels on either side of the grip and on the butt stock itself to assist in wet weather handling, and there are removable 20mm Picatinny rails positioned in front of the grip and to the rear of the optical sight, on both sides. These rails are positioned offset which is slightly different than most but allows the R902 to take a plethora of 20mm Picatinny accessories despite its super short front end and relative lack of space.

The trigger guard of the AUG is a super wide "grip length" trigger guard which is largely responsible for the AUG's recognisable silhouette and allows fast access to the trigger even if you use thick winter gloves when skirmishing. This trigger guard can also do double duty as an angled foregrip for use in compressed stances like the ones found in CQB situations.

The magazine release of the R904 is found on the bottom of the stock, just rearwards of the magazine well, and is centrally positioned to allow for ambidextrous use. This magazine release was way ahead of its time, and somehow despite being one of the first modern bullpup rifles to enter the market, the AUG nailed ergonomics first time. Unlike the Tavor, there is no chance that you will accidentally hit the mag release and dump your magazine, and unlike the L85 you don't have to be solely right-handed to operate it efficiently.

The R902's battery compartment is located inside the stock and can be accessed by pulling the rubber butt plate off, it may take some effort but we promise it is how you access the battery compartment. Inside you will find a mini-Tamiya battery connector and a decently sized battery compartment which can comfortably house either stick or nun-chuck-style LiPo batteries. For the R904 we recommend a 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo battery in either Nunchuck or Stick configuration.

The long inner barrel of this AEG lends itself to superb performance, and the rotary style AUG HOP-up unit is known to be one of the best out there for specific adjustments, it retains its setting very well, and it formed the basis for the rotary unit found in more recent M4/AR15 AEG releases. It also features 7mm bearings and 18:1 ratio steel gears which make for a superb out-of-the-box shooting experience but allows for upgrades down the line if you are that way inclined.

If you feel the urge to expand your Airsoft arsenal but just can't justify another conventional rifle, why not take a walk on the wild side and go for an AUG? Once you have the R902 in your hands its superb design and ergonomics will be clear, and on the inside this AEG is ready to rock the battlefield with a smooth running and reliable gearbox. Set yourself apart from the M4 hordes and benefit from the improved handling, weight distribution and short overall length of this epic Army Armament R902 Aug Military Model Railed AEG!

Features

• Full metal construction
• Bullpup design - Short length, long barrel
• Ambidextrous magazine release
• Enlarged trigger guard
• AUG A1 Style muzzle brake - Suits the AUG styling perfectly
• 14mm CCW male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
• Ambidextrous safety - Push-through design
• Two-stage trigger - Short pull for semi, long pull for full auto
• Folding vertical foregrip - Can also be used horizontally
• 20mm Picatinny rails available at offset angles - Perfect for tactical flashlight/laser
• QD Sling socket at the rear left of the stock
• Front sling point at the front of the receiver
• Quick removable barrel - Lock the charging handle, hold the catch and the barrel comes out!
• Quick removable upper receiver - One pin to remove
• Swappable ejection port cover - Access your HOP-up adjuster from either side!
• Version 3 gearbox  - 7mm bearings, 18:1 ratio steel gears
• Rotary adjustable HOP-up - Accessible when the charging handle is pulled and locked back
• Large rubber butt plate - Very grippy, great for use with body armour/plate carrier
• Integrated 3x Optical sight - Ringed crosshair reticle, fully adjustable with BUIS on top
• Compatible with AUG AEG Magazines - Best used with Novritsch SSR77 AEG magazines

Package Includes

• Army Armament R902 Aug Military Model Railed AEG
• 300rnd High capacity magazine