Maadi Misr
Maadi Company for Engineering Industries (Factory 54) · Assault Rifle · In Production · 1972
Also known as: MAADI, Maadi AKM, Egyptian AK, ARM
Overview
The Maadi Misr is a select-fire assault rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, produced by Maadi Company for Engineering Industries (Factory 54) since 1972. Safety features include manual safety selector, hammer notch, reflecting modern design standards that prioritize safe handling and operation. With over 72 years of firearms manufacturing experience, Maadi Company for Engineering Industries (Factory 54) brings established expertise in metallurgy, machining, and quality control to every product in their lineup, ensuring each firearm meets the standards expected by today's demanding market of knowledgeable shooters and professionals.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 4000 g (141.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 880 mm (34.65") |
| Barrel Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Height | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Width | 45 mm (1.77") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 715 m/s (2346 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2037 J (1502 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 600 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Painted Black |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62mm Soviet, 7.62x39mm M43
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Hammer Notch
- Features: Chrome Lined Barrel, Rotating Bolt, Select Fire, Stamped Receiver, Laminated Wood Furniture, Palm Swell Handguard
Variants
- Misr ARM — Folding Stock
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Egyptian Armed Forces · adopted 1972 · as Misr
- Iraqi Armed Forces · as Misr
- Libyan Armed Forces · as Misr
Conflicts
- Yom Kippur War (1973-1973)
- Libyan Civil War (2011-2011)
Production
Production years: 1972-present
Large-scale production at Factory 54 in Cairo for Egyptian military and export. Exact total unknown.
Origin
Country of origin: Egypt
Designer: Mikhail Kalashnikov
Notes
Egypt was one of the first non-Communist nations to manufacture the AK under Soviet license, beginning production with direct Soviet technical assistance in the early 1970s. The Misr became iconic in American pop culture after large numbers were imported to the United States during the 1980s under the commercial designation 'MAADI', becoming the most commonly seen AKM variant in Hollywood films of that era. The palm-swell lower handguard is the easiest identifying feature of Egyptian AKs. Manufacturing quality is generally considered comparable to Soviet production. Egypt exported Misr rifles extensively throughout the Arab world and Africa. Compatible with all standard AKM/AK-47 magazines.
Background
Egypt was one of the first non-Communist nations to manufacture the AK under Soviet license. Large numbers of Maadi rifles were imported to the United States during the 1980s, making the Egyptian AKM the most commonly seen Kalashnikov variant in Hollywood films of that era. The distinctive palm-swell lower handguard is the easiest way to identify an Egyptian-made AK.