The final and most perfect aircraft in the N. N. Polikarpov design bureau production biplane fighter family was the I-153. It had a gull-shaped upper wing, retractable chassis and more powerful armament with four ShKAS machine guns. Serial planes had M-62 radial engines, while late series had the more powerful M-63. The maiden flight was in August 1938. Between 1939 and 1941, there were 3,437 planes manufactured. In the summer of 1941, the I-153 “Chaika” (translating as the “Gull”) was the basis of the Soviet Fighter Aviation with I-16 fighters. I-153 planes were used in combat until mid-1943.
Model Features
Highly detailed engine, ski chassis and cockpit interior
Bombs and RS-82 rockets are included
Four version decal sheet is included
Markings Available
I-153, Red Army Force, 1940
I-153, Red Army Force, March 1940
I-153, Finnish AF, 1940
I-153, Finnish AF, 1942
Model Information
Scale: 1:32
Number of Parts: 184 pieces
Length: 195 mm
Width: 312 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic