1/32 Polikarpov I-16 Chinese & Japanese
Polikarpov I-16 Chinese & Japanese in 1/32 scale by Special Hobby is a famous Soviet fighter aircraft that was both deployed by the Chinese Air Force and captured and tested by the Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The I-16, nicknamed "Rata" or "Mosca", was the first modern single-plane fighter with retractable landing gear. The model features detailed cockpit, landing gear and armament. The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.
Special Hobby's 1/32 scale Polikarpov I-16 Chinese & Japanese depicts the legendary Soviet fighter aircraft that played an important role in the fighting of the Second Sino-Japanese War. This innovative machine, which was the first mass-produced monoplane with retractable...was supplied to the Republic of China by the Soviet Union as part of its military assistance in the fight against the Japanese invasion.
The Chinese Air Force deployed the I-16 in 1937 against advanced Japanese fighters such as the Nakajima Ki-27. Although the I-16 was often more powerful in direct combat, its shorter range and inferior climbability were disadvantages. The Japanese Army captured several examples and conducted tests on them to better understand the design and flight characteristics of this advanced Soviet aircraft.
The 1/32 scale model offers precise workmanship of the fuselage, retractable landing gear and detailed cockpit. A great choice for modelers interested in the air conflicts in Asia before and during World War II.
Package does not include paint or glue needed for assembly.
| Category: | Aircraft and Helicopters |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 0.405 kg |
| EAN: | 8594071082925 |
| Scale: | 1/32 |
| Nationality: | Russia |
| Period: | WW2 |
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