One of the first monoplane fighter aircraft with retractable landing gear was the I-16, developed in the N.N. Polikarpov Design Bureau. The maiden flight was on December 30th, 1934. The “type 24” modification with M-63 engine and reinforced chassis was in production from 1939 to 1940. Some 934 I-16 type 24 planes were manufactured. In the summer of 1941, I-16 fighters were the basis of Soviet Fighter Aviation and participated in air battles on all sectors of the Soviet-German Front. The I-16 fighters were used in combat until mid 1943.
Model Features
Accurate copy of the prototype
Highly detailed chassis and cockpit interior
Four version decal sheet is included
The kit includes three Soviet pilot figures (two standing & one for the cockpit)
Markings Available
I-16 type 24, 67th Fighter Regiment, South Front, Summer 1941
I-16 type 24, 72nd Mixed Regiment of the Northern Fleet Aviation, Summer 1941
I-16 type 24, 4th Guard Fighter Regiment of the Baltic Fleet Aviation, Winter - Spring 1942
I-16 type 24, 254th Fighter Regiment, Leningrad Front, Summer 1943
Model Information
Scale: 1:32
Number of Parts: 115 + 29 pieces (144 total)
Length: 192 mm
Width: 282 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic