Description
The Soviet I-16 fighter was the symbol of the Red Army Air Forces in the 1930s. Its designer, N.N. Polikarpov, was called the "King of Fighters." The I-16 Type 5 was the second production version of the aircraft. With new cowling and a more powerful M-25 engine, it reached speeds of up to 450 km/h. During production, the aircraft received a new reinforced wing, larger wheels, and an open cockpit. Fighters of this type took part in the Spanish Civil War from 1936-39, in conflicts with Japan and Finland, and in the early stages of World War II.
- Scale is 1:72
- Kit consists of 76 parts
- Model length is 8.3cm
- Decal sheet included with Soviet and Spanish versions
- 100% new mouldings
- Box size is 25.8cm x 16.2cm x 3.8cm
Specifications
- Brand
- Zvezda
- Category
- Plastic Model Kits
- Scale
- 1:72
- Model Type
- Aircraft
- Aircraft Type
- Fighter
- Nationality
- Russian
- Era
- 1930s
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I-16 Polikarpov Type 5 Soviet Fighter Aircraft
Item No. Z7330
The Soviet I-16 fighter was the symbol of the Red Army Air Forces in the 1930s. Its designer, N.N. Polikarpov, was called the "King of Fighters." The I-16 Type 5 was the second production version of the aircraft. With new cowling and a more powerful M-25 engine, it reached speeds of up to 450 km/h.
Description
The Soviet I-16 fighter was the symbol of the Red Army Air Forces in the 1930s. Its designer, N.N. Polikarpov, was called the "King of Fighters." The I-16 Type 5 was the second production version of the aircraft. With new cowling and a more powerful M-25 engine, it reached speeds of up to 450 km/h. During production, the aircraft received a new reinforced wing, larger wheels, and an open cockpit. Fighters of this type took part in the Spanish Civil War from 1936-39, in conflicts with Japan and Finland, and in the early stages of World War II.
- Scale is 1:72
- Kit consists of 76 parts
- Model length is 8.3cm
- Decal sheet included with Soviet and Spanish versions
- 100% new mouldings
- Box size is 25.8cm x 16.2cm x 3.8cm
Specifications
- Brand
- Zvezda
- Category
- Plastic Model Kits
- Scale
- 1:72
- Model Type
- Aircraft
- Aircraft Type
- Fighter
- Nationality
- Russian
- Era
- 1930s
