Fort-17
Semi-automatic pistol
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The Fort 17 (Ukrainian: Форт-17) is a semi-automatic pistol which was designed in the year 2004[2] by Ukrainian firearms designer RPC Fort.
| Fort 17 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2004–present |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | RPC Fort |
| Produced | 2004–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 680 g (empty)[1] 810 g (loaded) |
| Length | 180 mm[1] |
| Barrel length | 95 mm |
| Width | 32 mm |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Cartridge | 9×18mm Makarov 9×17mm |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Single/Double Action, semiautomatic |
| Rate of fire | 40 rounds per minute[1] |
| Muzzle velocity | 325 m/s |
| Feed system | 13 round box magazine |
Design details
Variants
| English | Ukrainian | Cartridge | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort-17 | Форт-17 | 9×18mm Makarov | ||
| Fort-17 CURZ | Форт-17 CURZ | 9 mm Kurz | ||
| Kobra | Кобра | 9×18mm Makarov | IPSC sport pistol | |
| Kordon | Кордон | .22 Long Rifle | Sporting pistol;10 rounds box magazine | |
| Fort 17R | Форт-17Р | Rubber bullets | Non-lethal gas pistol | [4] |
| Fort 17T | Форт-17T | [5] |
Accessories
| English name | Ukrainian name | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT-6A | ЛТ-6А | Gun-mounted flashlight | [6] |
| Migdal | Мигдаль | A helmet-mounted weapon accessory invented for special forces; it allows its operator to both see and attack an armed target using a periscope-like lens, without exposing the operator to counterattack |
