MAQUETTE À MONTER - Polikarpov I-16 Type 5/6 Hobbycraft | N° HC1535 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Hobby Craft |
| Size of the box | 30 x 20 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 055396015350 |
Description
The Polikarpov I-16 Type 5 and 6 were early Soviet monoplane fighters introduced in the mid-1930s, notable for their innovative design. Both featured a low-wing, all-metal construction with retractable landing gear and a distinctive stubby appearance. The Type 5 was powered by a Shvetsov M-25 engine and armed with four 7.62mm machine guns, while the Type 6 upgraded to two 20mm ShVAK cannons alongside two machine guns, increasing firepower significantly. These variants saw extensive combat in the Spanish Civil War and early World War II, impressing with speed and maneuverability despite limited range. The I-16 was a key Soviet fighter during the pre-war years, influencing future designs.
More to read about the KIT here, thanks to scalemates, a Belgian Scale modeling database