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Polikarpov I-3

Military
Polikarpov I-3

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The Polikarpov I-3 is a biplane fighter from the Soviet Union that first flew in 1928. The two-seat design spans 11 meters, stretches 8.1 meters in fuselage length, and reaches 278 km/h maximum speed. With a range of 585 kilometers, the I-3 served as an early interwar pursuit platform for Soviet aviation development.

Specifications

Role
Biplane fighter
Origin
Soviet Union
Crew
2
Engines
1
First flight
1928
Length
8.1 m
Wingspan
11 m
Max speed
278 km/h
Range
585 km