Fort-12
| Fort-12 | |
|---|---|
 Fort-12 pistol | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1998–present |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Petro Zayets |
| Designed | 1995 – June 1998 |
| Manufacturer | RPC Fort |
| Produced | 1998–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 830 g (empty) 950 g (loaded) |
| Length | 180 mm |
| Barrel length | 95 mm |
| Width | 32 mm |
| Height | 131 mm |
| Cartridge | 9×18mm Makarov .380 ACP |
| Action | Double-action, semi-automatic |
| Rate of fire | 40 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 320 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 50 meters |
| Feed system | 12 (13), 24 round box magazine |
The Fort-12 (Ukrainian: Форт-12) is a semi-automatic pistol which was designed in the late 1990s by Ukrainian firearms designer RPC Fort.
History
The Fort-12 was produced to replace the Makarov pistols in Ukrainian service.
RPC Fort acquired machinery from the Česká Zbrojovka Uherský Brod and the first "Fort-12" pistols were made in 1995.
In December 1998, the "Fort-12" was adopted.
While early Fort-12 copies suffered from reliability issues, RFC Fort addressed those problems and improved the design.
Design
The Fort-12 is chambered in the 9x18mm Makarov, former standard ammunition for the Soviet Union and Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
The Fort-12 is similar to the CZ-75, utilizes a simple blowback-operated action, double-action type trigger and manual safety lever on the left side.
Accessories
| English | Ukrainian | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT-6 | ЛТ-6 | Gun-mounted flashlight | |
| LT-6A | ЛТ-6А | ||
| Fort-4 | Форт-4 | Detachable suppressor for Fort-12B |
RFC Fort also provides duty holster for uniformed security personnel.
Variants
Fort-12 family
| English | Ukrainian | Cartridge | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort-12 | Форт-12 | 9×18mm Makarov | First model | |
| Fort-12-02 | Форт-12-02 | Limited edition | ||
| Fort-12-03 | Форт-12-03 | Limited edition | ||
| Fort-12B | Форт-12Б | Suppressed version
(with detachable suppressor) |
||
| Fort-12 CURZ | Форт-12 CURZ | 9x17mm (.380 ACP) | Second model | |
| Fort-12N | Форт-12Н | An award of President of Ukraine and state award of Ukraine (since 2000), manufactured in presentational grade (with silvered frame, gold inlays and engravings) | ||
| Sokol | Сокол | 9×18mm Makarov | IPSC sport pistol with recoil compensator | |
| Fort-12G | Форт-12Г | 9mm P.A. cartridge | Non-lethal gas pistol | |
| Fort-12R | Форт-12Р | Non-lethal gas pistol with the ability to fire ammunition with rubber bullets; 12 or 13 round box magazine | ||
| Fort-12RM | Форт-12РМ | Non-lethal gas pistol with the ability to fire ammunition with rubber bullets; 13 round box magazine | ||
| Fort-12T | Форт-12Т | Non-lethal gas pistol with the ability to fire ammunition with rubber bullets; 12 or 13 round box magazine | ||
| Fort-12TM | Форт-12ТМ | Non-lethal gas pistol with the ability to fire ammunition with rubber bullets; 10 round box magazine |
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Fort-14
Designed for the Ukrainian law enforcement, the Fort-14 has a longer barrel and larger magazine than the Fort-12.
Fort-17
Other variants
Users
Former users
Fort-12N recipients
| Country | Date | Individual | References |
|---|---|---|---|
 Uzbekistan |
February 1998 | Islam Karimov | |
 Georgia |
November 2006 | Mikheil Saakashvili | |
| Vano Merabishvili | |||
 Belarus |
April 2009 | S. S. Sidorsky | |
 Poland |
September 2010 | Bronisław Komorowski | |
 Kuwait |
March 2018 | Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah |
Gallery
Fort-12
Fort-12 disassembled
Fort-12R
See also
Literature
- Макет масо-габаритного пістолета Форт-12: керівництво з експлуатації. – Вінниця: КНВО "Форт" МВС України, 2007. – 10 с.