Benelli Kite
Benelli Armi SpA · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: Kite
Overview
The Benelli Kite is a single-shot .177 calibre (4.5mm) pre-charged pneumatic match air pistol designed for the 10 m Air Pistol ISSF Olympic shooting event. Built around a nickel-plated Ergal aluminium-alloy housing, it pairs a Lothar Walther match barrel with a fully adjustable mechanical trigger and an anatomically adjustable grip offered in three sizes for left- and right-handed shooters. An interchangeable compressed-air cylinder mounts beneath the barrel, with several tank sizes available.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 800 g (28.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1025 g (36.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 433 mm (17.05") |
| Barrel Length | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 145 m/s (476 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 7 J (5 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 450 mm (17.72") |
| Number of Grooves | 12 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Nickel Plated |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm pellet, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Adjustable Sights, Adjustable Trigger, Anatomical Grip, Interchangeable Air Cylinder, Match Grade Barrel
Variants
- Benelli Kite Young - Junior Match
Production
Produced by Benelli Armi at Urbino, Italy, alongside the junior Kite Young model
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Designed strictly for ISSF 10 m precision target shooting; not a firearm. Power output is capped below 7.5 joules. The grip and trigger are fully tunable for competitive use.
Background
The Kite is part of Benelli's line of match air pistols aimed at competitive ISSF target shooters, sharing the precision-engineering heritage of the Italian maker better known for its shotguns and semi-automatic firearms.