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Polikarpov I-15

Military
Polikarpov I-15

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The Polikarpov I-15 is a Soviet fighter that first flew in 1933, embodying the transition toward faster pursuit aircraft. At 6.1 meters long with a 510-kilometer range, the I-15 achieves 367 km/h maximum speed, representing a significant advance over earlier biplane designs from Soviet factories.

Specifications

Role
Fighter
Engines
1
First flight
1933
Length
6.1 m
Max speed
367 km/h
Range
510 km