Soviet Union
Polikarpov I-16 Type 5
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Plastic model kit |
83mm |
This boxed set contains:
- 1 x Polikarpov I-16 Type 5 1/72 scale fighter aircraft
Soviet Air Forces
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
This boxed set contains:
-
1*Polikarpov I-16 Type 5 1/72 scale fighter aircraft
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
