Polikarpov I-153
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The Polikarpov I-153 Chaika (Russian Чайка, "Seagull") is a late 1930s Soviet sesquiplane fighter. Developed from the I-15 with a retractable undercarriage, the I-153 fought in the Soviet-Japanese combats in Mongolia and was one of the Soviets' major fighter types in the early years of the Second World War. Three I-153s are in flying condition. The I-153 is fitted with the Shevstov M-62 radial engine. Other variants such as the I-153P carry dual 20mm ShVAK cannons.
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Polikarpov I-153 at the Museum of Air and Space, Paris | |
Role | Fighter |
Manufacturer | Polikarpov |
Designer | Nikolai Nikolaevich Polikarpov |
First flight | 1937 |
Introduction | 1939 |
Status | retired |
Primary users | Soviet Air Force Chinese Nationalist Air Force |
Produced | 1939-1941 |
Number built | 3,437 |
Developed from | Polikarpov I-15 |
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