Polikarpov I-16 Monoplane Fighter Family
The Polikarpov I-16 was a compact Soviet monoplane fighter whose retractable landing gear and enclosed cockpit marked a decisive pre-war shift in fighter design. First flown in 1933, the family formed a major part of Soviet fighter aviation and saw service in several countries before retirement.
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Identity
- Aliases
- I-16TsKB-12IshakRataMosca
- Family Name
- Polikarpov I-16
- Full Name
- Polikarpov I-16 Monoplane Fighter Family
- Roles
- military
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Polikarpov I-16 was a compact Soviet monoplane fighter whose retractable landing gear and enclosed cockpit marked a decisive pre-war shift in fighter design. First flown in 1933, the family formed a major part of Soviet fighter aviation and saw service in several countries before retirement.
- First Flight Year
- 1,933
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 06:47:56 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 06:47:56 UTC