To the best of my knowledge, the Egyptian Army never widely used the RPM as its SAW. Its primary SAW was the local license-produced version of the RPD, until the Army transitioned to the local license-produced version of the FN MAG. The latter also serves as the Army’s main MMG. Before the FN MAG, the Army used the local license-produced version of the SG-43/SGM as its primary MMG, and it remains in use, especially as a vehicle borne pintle mounted weapon. Some special forces units used (and continue to use) various versions of the US-made M-60 as their SAW, but generally speaking, the FN MAG has taken over both the SAW and MMG roles. I’m not 100% sure if the RPD remains in the SAW role as well, but it wouldn’t surprise me, given the numbers of RPDs that were produced in Egypt.
Egyptian Army issue Kalashnikovs are generally of quite good quality, as they are built using good quality steel and chrome, using original Soviet-supplied machinery and gauges.
Maadi 20 inch barrel is not a RPK. It’s a DMR for longer ranges about 500 yards. In Iraq the Army had the same can of rifle but it wasn’t Egyptian it was made in Iraq.The Egyptian squad automatic rifle was RPD and PKM.
In recent years, the standard infantry squad machine gun and MMG is a locally manufactured copy of the FN MAG, which is produced in Egypt under license from FN. During the Egyptian Army’s deployment in Egyptian cities during the revolution and counter-revolution in 2011 and 2013, FN MAGs were all over the TV screens, both as vehicle-mounted MGs, and in the hands of the infantry. I don’t think that the Egyptian Army’s Infantry has ever used the PKM. It has used the RPD, the SG-43/SGM, some versions of the American M-60 by some special forces, and more recently, the FN MAG. But the PKM? Never.
@@samy7013 I seen videos of the Egyptian army using the RPD in the 1960s and a parts kit mark Egyptian. I seen the PKM was mounted on a truck in the Egyptian revolution when president Obama was in office.
I believe u are right about the PKM. It can look like SG-43 with carry handle. The MG that was mounted on the truck had no butt stock.It was the SG-43.
@@scottflowers7780 : Ah! Awesome. I’m glad you got to the bottom of it. The SG-43/SGM was produced under license in Egypt for decades. I’ve even seen footage of it still in service from the ongoing Egyptian Army’s counterinsurgency operations in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The most recent photo I saw of an SG-43 was one where the MMG was mounted on an army BTR-50 tracked APC, at a guard post somewhere in Sinai. The SG-43/SGM is a solid workhorse, and with their chrome-lined changeable barrels, those guns can last for decades, even with hard use.
In your opinion, what is the difference between the Egyptian MAADI PARS & the RPN? What is more rare? Mishaco has a review and mentions the PARS and others. I like your video. Thank you for sharing.
How would you say the Chinese Norinco/polytech AK compares to the Egyptian AK? I want to make the right decision in which AK I purchase and I can't find a Russian AK.
Both are arsenal built AK's and are outstanding. The type 56 Chinese AK's are of their own pattern having a thicker receiver, barrel , blued finish, and some gas systems differences. The Maadi is a full on Russian AKM pattern made on Tula tooling. It is the closest arsenal made Russian pattern AKM imported into the US. Maadi's are semi gloss black enamel paint over park just as the Russian were at the time. A collector and shooter should really have both but I do personally lean towards the Maadi's.
What would you say the value of a Maadi MISR S/A in great condition in mil spec configuration with mil spec wood furniture and all numbers matching is these days?
I bought one in the early 90's ,mine has the arabic writing on the sights,, i think they were
$ 189.00 out the door back then ..
To the best of my knowledge, the Egyptian Army never widely used the RPM as its SAW. Its primary SAW was the local license-produced version of the RPD, until the Army transitioned to the local license-produced version of the FN MAG. The latter also serves as the Army’s main MMG. Before the FN MAG, the Army used the local license-produced version of the SG-43/SGM as its primary MMG, and it remains in use, especially as a vehicle borne pintle mounted weapon. Some special forces units used (and continue to use) various versions of the US-made M-60 as their SAW, but generally speaking, the FN MAG has taken over both the SAW and MMG roles. I’m not 100% sure if the RPD remains in the SAW role as well, but it wouldn’t surprise me, given the numbers of RPDs that were produced in Egypt.
I heard a lot about these rifles I hear they are pure gold in terms of their worth
As a maadi owner they are awesome. Little crude in the 70's models with underfolder.
Egyptian Army issue Kalashnikovs are generally of quite good quality, as they are built using good quality steel and chrome, using original Soviet-supplied machinery and gauges.
Attaboy
yea Maadis (prop made before yom-kippur war) were really good because of assistance from Soviets.
Maadi 20 inch barrel is not a RPK. It’s a DMR for longer ranges about 500 yards. In Iraq the Army had the same can of rifle but it wasn’t Egyptian it was made in Iraq.The Egyptian squad automatic rifle was RPD and PKM.
In recent years, the standard infantry squad machine gun and MMG is a locally manufactured copy of the FN MAG, which is produced in Egypt under license from FN. During the Egyptian Army’s deployment in Egyptian cities during the revolution and counter-revolution in 2011 and 2013, FN MAGs were all over the TV screens, both as vehicle-mounted MGs, and in the hands of the infantry. I don’t think that the Egyptian Army’s Infantry has ever used the PKM. It has used the RPD, the SG-43/SGM, some versions of the American M-60 by some special forces, and more recently, the FN MAG. But the PKM? Never.
@@samy7013 I seen videos of the Egyptian army using the RPD in the 1960s and a parts kit mark Egyptian. I seen the PKM was mounted on a truck in the Egyptian revolution when president Obama was in office.
@@scottflowers7780 : I’m pretty sure that it was an FN MAG that you mistook for a PKM. The PKM isn’t in service with the Egyptian Army.
I believe u are right about the PKM. It can look like SG-43 with carry handle. The MG that was mounted on the truck had no butt stock.It was the SG-43.
@@scottflowers7780 : Ah! Awesome. I’m glad you got to the bottom of it. The SG-43/SGM was produced under license in Egypt for decades. I’ve even seen footage of it still in service from the ongoing Egyptian Army’s counterinsurgency operations in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The most recent photo I saw of an SG-43 was one where the MMG was mounted on an army BTR-50 tracked APC, at a guard post somewhere in Sinai. The SG-43/SGM is a solid workhorse, and with their chrome-lined changeable barrels, those guns can last for decades, even with hard use.
I have egyption Ak47
How much price?
From where you bought it?
Me too
Me to i bought it 23 years ago and it will be passed on to my son i think i paid like $350 or $400 😊for it back then
Me too
@@alimalik444 about 30k egyptian pound
From egypt dealers
In your opinion, what is the difference between the Egyptian MAADI PARS & the RPN? What is more rare? Mishaco has a review and mentions the PARS and others. I like your video. Thank you for sharing.
You go to Cecil Webb range?
Look at the Egyptian version in 2024😂❤
ak103 ?
How would you say the Chinese Norinco/polytech AK compares to the Egyptian AK? I want to make the right decision in which AK I purchase and I can't find a Russian AK.
Both are arsenal built AK's and are outstanding. The type 56 Chinese AK's are of their own pattern having a thicker receiver, barrel , blued finish, and some gas systems differences. The Maadi is a full on Russian AKM pattern made on Tula tooling. It is the closest arsenal made Russian pattern AKM imported into the US. Maadi's are semi gloss black enamel paint over park just as the Russian were at the time. A collector and shooter should really have both but I do personally lean towards the Maadi's.
What would you say the value of a Maadi MISR S/A in great condition in mil spec configuration with mil spec wood furniture and all numbers matching is these days?
My opinion $1500 and up .
@@waledharedy1370 got a maadi in mid 90s all matching numbers i just wish the writing was an Arabic
Whats the paint used?
As a guy who knows next to nothing, what guns are the Russian army using now in Ukraine?
AK-12, AK-103
A mix of AKM, AK74, AK74M, AK-12, and AK-19.
Meme rifle. Not worth paying a whole grand for a maadi
ياراجل ولمي لا يستحق امام المعادي اللي دول العالم اللي بتفهم في السلاح بتقول ان المعادي اقوي الكلاش في العالم