Description: U & azebuy Shop of toys and models from Ukraine DESCRIPTION I-16 Type 5/6 Soviet Fighter 1933 Year 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit Amodel 72123Manufacturer: AmodelMaterial: PlasticCondition: New in original packagingHistorical referenceI-16 Type 6 - Shvetsov M-25B engine, 545 kW (730 hp). Weight reduction down to 1383 kg.The Polikarpov I-16 (Russian: Polikarpov I-16) is a Soviet single-engine single-seat fighter aircraft of revolutionary design; it was the world's first low-wing cantilever monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear to attain operational status and as such "introduced a new vogue in fighter design". The I-16 was introduced in the mid-1930s and formed the backbone of the Soviet Air Force at the beginning of World War II. The diminutive fighter, nicknamed "Ishak" or "Ishachok" ("donkey" or "burro") by Soviets, figured prominently in the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, Winter War and the Spanish Civil War – where it was called the Rata ("rat") by the Nationalists or Mosca ("fly") by the Republicans.Combat experience showed that the I-16 had deficiencies; several aircraft were lost after structural failure of the wings which was quickly remedied by reinforced structures. Heavy machine gun bullets could sometimes penetrate the armored backrest and fuel tanks occasionally caught fire in spite of being protected. The hot Spanish summers required the addition of oil radiators, and dust adversely affected the life of the engines. Although some aircraft accumulated up to 400 hours of flying time, the average life of an I-16 was 87 days, of which one sixth was spent on maintenance. The biggest complaint in service was the light armament of only two 7.62 mm (0.30 in) machine guns. This was urgently addressed with the Type 6 which added a third ShKAS in the bottom of the fuselage. The four-gun Type 10 was nicknamed "Super Mosca" or simply "Super". The total number of I-16s delivered to Spain from 1936 to 1938 amounted to 276. When the war ended on 1 April 1939, 187 Ratas had been lost in Spain: 112 lost in combat, one shot down by anti-aircraft fire, eleven destroyed on the ground, one force-landed and 62 lost in accidents.Payment Policy We accept only PayPal Shipping Policy We ship WORLDWIDE.We will ship your purchase to your eBay address using AIRMAIL with TRACKING NUMBER. Usually we ship the items the same or the next day after the payment is fully received. The parcel will leave our country (Ukraine) directly from our town (Kiev) without waiting local delivery inside country.All the discounts are given by request.Average delivery time is 7 - 15 BUSINESS DAYS.Returns policy If you did not receive your package within the estimated date as stated in our shipping terms, we'll contact the post office and let you know the whereabouts of your package and assure to refund you 100% if the package is lost.Always make sure contact us before opening a dispute/case or leaving a negative/neutral feedback.As always, your satisfaction is very important to us. FEEDBACK The satisfaction of all our customers is very important for us, so we are waiting for your feedbacks after the delivery.If something is wrong, please, contact us before leaving the negative feedback and we will no doubt settle all the cases. Contact Us We respond to most messages within few hours and all within 24 hours. We are here to assist you. Message us for all questions you have. With love from Ukraine 2017 - uazebuy
Price: 20.75 USD
Location: Kiev
End Time: 2025-01-03T15:53:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Custom Bundle: Yes
Year Manufactured: 1933
MPN: Amodel 72123, AMO72123, 72123
Item Length: 85 mm / 3.3 in
Vintage: No
Unit Type: Unit
Item Height: 1.8 in
Features: Not Painted
Item Width: 4.9 in
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Color: Gray
Scale: 1:72
Set Includes: Aircraft, Airplane, Fighter
Material: Plastic
Age Level: 12-16 Years
Franchise: Soviet Aircrafts
Subject: I-16
Brand: Amodel
Type: Aircraft
Customized: No
Skill Level: 3 – Intermediate
Model: I-16 type 5/6 Soviet Fighter
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ukraine
Item Weight: 0.18 lb