ICM 72061 1/72 I-15 Chato Spanish Air Force Biplane Fighter

Categories: Kits aircraft military

Descriptions:

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.

Specification

• 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