| Daewoo XK8 | |
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 XK8 rifle on display. A riflescope is mounted on the picatinny railing. | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin |
 Republic of Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | Cancelled |
| Used by | none |
| Production history | |
| Designer | S&T Daewoo |
| Manufacturer | S&T Daewoo |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.50 kg (7.7 lb) (w/o magazine) |
| Length | 780 mm |
| Barrel length | 508 mm |
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| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, Tappet type |
| Rate of fire | 850 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 940 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 700 m (point target) |
| Feed system | Various STANAG magazines. |
| Sights |
3X optical scope laser designator |
S&T Daewoo XK8, also known as DAR-21 (Daewoo Assault Rifle-21st Century), is a 5.56x45mm 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. The rifle is now offered for export only.
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