The last and most perfect in N. N. Polikarpov design bureau biplane fighter's family was the I-153. It had a gull-shaped upper wing, retractable chassis and more powerful armament with four ShKAS machine guns. Early planes had M-62 radial engines, late series – more powerful M-63. The maiden flight was in August 1938. Between 1939-1941 3437 planes were built. In the summer of 1941 I-153 “Chaika” (the “Gull”) was the basis of the Soviet Fighter Aviation with I-16 fighters. I-153 were used in combat until mid 1943.
Specification
Markings:
I-153, 70th IAP (Fighter Regiment), Khalhin-Gol, August 1939.
I-153, 15th IAP (Fighter Regiment), Lithuania, June 1941.
I-153, 72d SAP (Mixed Regiment) of Nord Fleet Air Force, Vaenga, 1941.
I-153 flown by Captain K. V. Soloviyev, 71st IAP (Fighter Regiment) of Baltic Fleet Air Force, Lavansaari, Summer 1942.
Excellent condition, bags are still sealed.
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