A Special Collection of Russian Polikapov World War 2 Prop Fighters, Model Airplanes, Diecast Models, Plastic Model Kits, Gifts and Books.When the tiny I-16 flew for the first time in 1933, it was far ahead of any other fighter design in the world, featuring retractable landing gear, a cantilever wing, a variable pitch propeller, and a 20mm cannon that was the most powerful aircraft weapon in frontline service with any nation. The I-16 was introduced in 1933 and was immediately recognized for its surprising agility and performance. Polikapov Aircraft Specs: 9,450 Polikarpov planes were built. They Entered service in 1935. Length19" 7.75" Height: 8" 4.75" Wingspan: 29' 6" Empty weight: 2,976 lbs Range: 497 miles Max Speed: 242 mph Ceiling: 27,130 ft. Armament: 2 x 7.62 machine guns in the fuselage and 2 x 7.62 machine guns in the wings |
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Polikarpov I-16 Type 18 1/48 K. Plastic Model Airplane Kit. When the tiny I-16 flew for the first time in 1933 and was immediately recognized for its surprising agility and performance., it was far ahead of any other fighter design in the world, featuring retractable landing gear, a cantilever wing, a variable pitch propeller, and a 20mm cannon that was the most powerful aircraft weapon in frontline service with any nation. This plastic kit of the I-16 Type 18 features recessed panel lines; a detailed cockpit and intricate landing gear; a full armament package; and markings from Murmansk, 1941. 7" wingspan; assembly required. |
Polikarpov's Biplane Fighters Red Star Vol. 6 Softbound Book. Gordon & Dexter. Trace the development of Polikarpov's biplanes from the 2I-N1 to his first to see production - the I-3; to the I-5 born while the designer was in prison; which lead to the I-15 variants. A detailed account of combat use is given, plus structural descriptions, details of the ill-starred I-190, and of privately owned biplanes restored to airworthy condition. 128 pgs., 250+ B&W photos, 60+ color profiles, three-view drawings, 8"x 11", sfbd. |
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Russian Fighter Aircraft. 1920-1941 Softbound Book. This heavily illustrated book covers all of the various fighter aircraft designed and employed by Russian forces during the years 1920-1941. Includes many rare birds not often seen in the West. 48 pgs., 80 B&W photos, line drawings, 3-views and more. 11"x 8", sfbd. |
9,450 Polikarpov planes were built.
They
Entered service in 1935. Length19' 7.75"
Height: 8' 4.75"
Wingspan: 29' 6"
Empty weight: 2,976 lbs
Range: 497 miles
Max Speed: 242 mph
Ceiling: 27,130 ft.
Armament: 2 x 7.62 machine guns in the
fuselage and 2 x 7.62 machine guns in the wings
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