Polikarpov’s Biplane Fighters
Polikarpov’s Biplane Fighters by Yefim Gordon, published by Midland in 2002, is a detailed exploration of the Soviet Polikarpov design bureau’s contributions to military aviation. This first edition spans 127 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the development of Polikarpov’s biplane fighters, including the I-3 and I-5, and highlights the significance of the I-15 and I-153 models, which played notable roles during conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the evolution of these aircraft, detailing their combat roles and structural characteristics. The book also examines experimental versions and includes insights into the I-190, which was intended to replace the I-153. With topics covering military history, aviation technology, and the broader context of World War II, this work serves as a valuable resource for those interested in military aviation and the technological advancements of the era.
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The Soviet Polikarpov design bureau is perhaps best known for the I-16 fighter, the world’s first monoplane fighter to have a retractable undercarriage. This aircraft is covered in Volume 3 of the Red Star series. This book explores the development of Polikarpov’s fighting biplanes from the 2I-N1 to his first aircraft to see production; to the I-3 and the I-5 created while the designer was in prison. This design paved the way for the I-15 which earned fame as the Chato during the Spanish Civil War and also saw action against the Japanese, and the I-15bis which owed its existence mainly to Soviet Air Force’s prejudice against gull wings; and the famous I-153 Chaika, a gull-wing biplane with retractable-landing gear. Experimental versions of this aricraftg are also included in the book. A detailed account of the combat role of these aircraft is given as are structural descriptions. The book also includes details of the ill-starred I-190 which was to have superceded the Chaika and of privately owned I-15bis and I-153s which have been restored to airworthy condition.
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