Egyptian licensed AKM produced at the Maadi Company for Military Industries (also known as MIMCO). The ARM is mechanically identical to the Soviet AKM with Egyptian-manufactured components. Egypt was a significant AK licensor after breaking with the Soviet Union in 1972. Type: Rifle Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1970, Egypt Weight: 104 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Law Enforcement, Export