Overview
The Polikarpov I-15 is a Soviet biplane fighter aircraft of the 1930s. Nicknamed Chaika because of its gulled upper wings, it was operated in large numbers by the Soviet Air Force, and together with the Polikarpov I-16 monoplane, was one of the standard fighters of the Spanish Republicans during the Spanish Civil War, where it was called Chato (snub-nose).
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 6.10 m |
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| Wingspan | 9.75 m |
Performance
| Max. speed | 350 km/h |
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Crew & capacity
| Seats (max.) | 1 |
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Powerplant
| Engine model | Shvetsov M-25 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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