ICM I-16 Type 29, WWII Soviet Fighter Plane

Description

One of the first monoplane fighter aircraft with retractable landing gear was the I-16, developed in the N.N. Polikarpov Design Bureau. The maiden flight was on December 30th, 1934. The “type 29” modification with M-63 engine and reinforced chassis was in production from 1940 to 1941. Some 650 I-16 type 29 planes were manufactured. In the summer of 1941, I-16 fighters were the basis of Soviet Fighter Aviation and participated in air battles on all sectors of the Soviet-German Front. The I-16 fighters were used in combat until mid 1943.

Model Features

• Accurate copy of the prototype
• Highly detailed chassis and cockpit interior
• Four version decal sheet is included

Markings Available

• I-16 type 29, 4th Guard Fighter Regiment of the Baltic Fleet Aviation, Winter – Spring 1942
• I-16 type 29, 4th Guard Fighter Regiment of the Baltic Fleet Aviation, Winter – Spring 1943
• I-16 type 29, 71st Fighter Regiment, Autumn 1941
• I-16 type 29, 158th Fighter Regiment of the North Fleet Aviation, Pskov region, July 1941

Model Information

• Scale: 1:32
• Number of Parts: 139 pieces
• Length: 192 mm
• Width: 282 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm