Description

      The further development of fighter-biplane constructions of N.N. Polikarpov became the I-15. The first prototype of I-15 (TsKB-3) with Wright “Cyclone” engine made its maiden flight in October 1934. The main characteristic feature of this little biplane was the gull-shaped upper wing. I-15 had excellent maneuverability and was the best fighter in the world in this characteristic. I-15 received the baptism of fire during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Together with I-16 these aircraft, nicknamed “Chatos”, became the main Spanish Republican Aviation fighters. I-15 showed in combats substantial advantage over Nationalist He 51 and FIAT CR-32 fighters.

Kit Features:

• SCALE  :  1:72
  
• TIME PERIOD  :  Before 1950
  
• MARKINGS  :  I-15, Lt. R. Negrin, Spanish Republican Air Force, Summer 1938.  I-15, Squadron 3a, Spanish Republican Air Force, Barcelona 1938.  I-15, Spanish Air Force, Sabadell, July 1941.  I-15, 32d Fighter Regiment, Spanish Air Force, San Javier, mid-40s.
  
• MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH)  :  85 x 135 mm
  
• BOX SIZE  :  247 x 183 x 33 mm
  
• NUMBER OF DETAILS  :  53