Maadi Misr
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Barrel
- 415 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.60 kg
- Introduced
- 1972
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Maadi Misr is a select-fire assault rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, produced by Maadi Company for Engineering Industries (Factory 54) since 1972. Featuring a 30-round magazine capacity, this assault rifle offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense. The 16.3-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ballistic performance, making this an excellent choice for target shooting, competition, or field use. At 3600g (127.0 oz), this is a substantial firearm whose weight contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision shooting. The steel frame provides a solid, premium feel with the durability to withstand decades of regular use and thousands of rounds. Safety features include manual safety selector, hammer notch, reflecting modern design standards that prioritize safe handling and operation. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform. 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.
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.
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.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Maadi Company for Engineering Industries (Factory 54)
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Country
- Egypt
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1972
- Variant of
- Foreign production
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 415 mm
- Overall length
- 880 mm
- Height
- 190 mm
- Width
- 45 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.60 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 4.00 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated long stroke
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 30
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Painted black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 715 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 2037 J
- Effective range
- 400 m
- Maximum range
- 800 m
- Rate of fire
- 600 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Chrome lined barrel
Rotating bolt
Select fire
Stamped receiver
Laminated wood furniture
Palm swell handguard
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 59 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 3.60 kg | 3.60 kg | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 58 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 880 mm | 880 mm | Near the median |
| Barrel lengthAmong 57 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 415 mm | 415 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 59 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 30 | 30 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the Maadi Misr
How much does the Maadi Misr weigh?
The Maadi Misr weighs 3.60 kg (7.94 lb) empty and 4.00 kg (8.82 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Maadi Misr?
The Maadi Misr is chambered in 7.62x39mm.
How many rounds does the Maadi Misr hold?
The Maadi Misr holds 30 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Maadi Misr?
The Maadi Misr is 880 mm (34.6 in) long overall, with a 415 mm (16.3 in) barrel.
Who makes the Maadi Misr?
The Maadi Misr is made by Maadi Company for Engineering Industries (Factory 54) (Egypt). It was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov.
When was the Maadi Misr introduced?
The Maadi Misr was introduced in 1972.
How does the Maadi Misr operate?
The Maadi Misr uses a gas operated long stroke action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- Egyptian Armed Forces
- 1972
- Iraqi Armed Forces
- Iraq
- Libyan Armed Forces
- Libya
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
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API
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