The VB Berapi LP06 is the first assault rifle designed and manufactured by Malaysia, and is not related to any previously licensed assault rifles made by VB Berapi.[2] The LP06 is a bullpup assault rifle. It is chambered in the 5.56×45mm NATO round and is fed from a 30-round magazine. Hisham Abd Majid, the director of Vita Berapi in 2006, said that the rifle is designed by Viktor Prykhodko (Russian: Виктор Приходько), a Russian residing in Malaysia.

VB Berapi LP06
TypeBullpup assault rifle
Place of originMalaysia
Production history
DesignerViktor Prykhodko
Designed2006
ManufacturerVita Berapi
VariantsPrototype
Specifications
Length587 mm (23.1 in)
Barrel length400 mm (16 in)

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber5.56mm
Maximum firing range600 m (2,000 ft)[1]
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine
SightsIron sight / Optical sight

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ibp Usa (2007). Malaysia Army Weapon Systems Handbook. Int'l Business Publications. p. 109. ISBN 9781433061806.
  2. ^ "VB Berapi LP06, Senapan Berdesain Buruk dan Konyol Buatan Malaysia Jadi Olok-olokkan Dunia".