Fort-17
| 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) 810 g (loaded) |
| Length | 180 mm |
| 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 |
| Muzzle velocity | 325 m/s |
| Feed system | 13 round box magazine |
The Fort 17 (Ukrainian: Форт-17) is a semi-automatic pistol which was designed in the year 2004 by Ukrainian firearms designer RPC Fort.
Design details
The pistol is similar to the Fort 12, but as it's made of polymer, the Fort-17 is much lighter than its predecessor.
The Fort-17 also features a removable grip backstrap to fit a particular shooter's grip.
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 | |
| Fort 17T | Форт-17T |
Accessories
| English name | Ukrainian name | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT-6A | ЛТ-6А | Gun-mounted flashlight | |
| 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 |
