MAQUETTE À MONTER - Polikarpov I-153 CHAIKA Classic Airframes | N° 96 - 406 2995 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 40,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Classic Airframes |
| Size of the box | 26 x 16 x 4 cm |
Description
The Polikarpov I-153 "Chaika" (Seagull) was a Soviet biplane fighter developed in the late 1930s. A refinement of the earlier I-15 series, it featured a distinctive gull-shaped upper wing and retractable landing gear—rare for biplanes. Powered by a Shvetsov radial engine, it had improved speed and agility. Armed with four 7.62 mm machine guns and capable of carrying bombs or rockets, the I-153 was effective in early WWII and the Winter War. However, by 1941 it was outclassed by faster monoplane fighters. Still, it served in combat, training, and secondary roles. Its agility and ruggedness made it a favorite among some pilots, but it marked the end of the biplane era in Soviet frontline service.
More to read about the KIT here, thanks to scalemates, a Belgian Scale modeling database