Obsolete Yet Brave: The Polikarpov Fighters That Defied the Luftwaffe! The Polikarpov fighters, specifically the I-16 and I-153, were the heart of the Soviet Air Force in the mid-1930s. The revolutionary I-16 monoplane, first built in 1933, hit speeds of nearly 300 mph and featured world-first retractable gear. By 1941, these wooden and fabric machines were technically obsolete compared to modern German fighters. Yet, brave Soviet pilots used their incredible agility and rugged construction to f

The Untold Stories of Soviet Fighters and Attack Planes Before WWII Before World War II, Soviet aviation underwent a radical transformation led by the Polikarpov design bureau. The I-16 "Ishak," introduced in 1934, was a revolutionary low-wing monoplane reaching speeds of 280 mph. It dominated early conflicts like the Spanish Civil War. Alongside it, the maneuverable I-153 Chaika biplane hit 273 mph. These rugged machines prioritized agility and firepower, testing innovative retractable landing

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Asociación Amigos del Museo del Aire-AAMA ✈️🚁HAZTE SOCIO de AAMA🚀🛰️ POLIKARPOV I-15 Museo del Aire y del Espacio Ejército del Aire Buenos dias en #lunesdeaviones, seguimos presentando los fondos BIC como cada lunes, hoy os traemos el legendario POLIKARPOV I-15 que podemos encontrar en el Museo 👌👍✈️, para ello hemos elegido a Joaquin Calvo Diago (fallecido en el 2011), piloto militar, que combatio con el y consiguio sobrevivir, experto como nadie en este avion nos da una breve descripcion. S