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Polikarpov I-16
The Polikarpov I-16 (nicknamed "Ishak" or Donkey) was a revolutionary Soviet fighter aircraft that, in the 1930s, became the world's first to combine a monoplane design with retractable landing gear. In our selection, you will find detailed collectible replicas of this historical machine. We bring you models from manufacturers De Agostini and Motor City Classics, well-crafted from die-cast metal with fine plastic accessories.
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The First Modern Fighter
Although the Polikarpov I-16 had a short and stubby fuselage, it offered unprecedented speed and agility for its time. It fully proved its qualities during the Spanish Civil War and in the initial phases of the Great Patriotic War, where it bravely, though often with heavy losses, faced more modern German machines. For the Soviet Air Force, it represented a crucial type on which an entire generation of excellent fighter pilots was raised.
Quality Craftsmanship for Collectors
In this category, you can choose from models representing famous aircraft of the Soviet Air Force. The De Agostini brand offers an affordable model of the Type 24 version in a classic green-and-black camouflage. For more demanding collectors, there is a precise model by Motor City Classics, which stands out with finer details and fuselage inscriptions. Both aircraft come with a practical stand and represent an important piece for any fan of interwar and WWII aviation.