Polikarpov's Biplane Fighters, Vol. 6 (Red Star)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.10 (703 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1857801415 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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"From Russia With Hate: VVS Fighters!" according to Mike O'Connor. In 19From Russia With Hate: VVS Fighters! In 1939, over 90% of ALL Russian fighters in service were machines designed by Nikolay Polikarpov. 90%!! Apart from the I-16, all were biplane fighters, specifically, the I-5, I-15, I-15bis and I-153. Those last-named fighters are the subject of this excellent book by noted Russian aviation historian Yefim Gordon.Though mention of Polikarpov biplanes brings up the image of stubby, rugged, maneuverable dogfighters powered by radial engines, Polikarpov's first fighter, the unsuccessful I-3, utilized an in-line engine. Switching . 9, over 90% of ALL Russian fighters in service were machines designed by Nikolay Polikarpov. 90%!! Apart from the I-16, all were biplane fighters, specifically, the I-5, I-15, I-15bis and I-15From Russia With Hate: VVS Fighters! In 1939, over 90% of ALL Russian fighters in service were machines designed by Nikolay Polikarpov. 90%!! Apart from the I-16, all were biplane fighters, specifically, the I-5, I-15, I-15bis and I-153. Those last-named fighters are the subject of this excellent book by noted Russian aviation historian Yefim Gordon.Though mention of Polikarpov biplanes brings up the image of stubby, rugged, maneuverable dogfighters powered by radial engines, Polikarpov's first fighter, the unsuccessful I-3, utilized an in-line engine. Switching . . Those last-named fighters are the subject of this excellent book by noted Russian aviation historian Yefim Gordon.Though mention of Polikarpov biplanes brings up the image of stubby, rugged, maneuverable dogfighters powered by radial engines, Polikarpov's first fighter, the unsuccessful I-From Russia With Hate: VVS Fighters! In 1939, over 90% of ALL Russian fighters in service were machines designed by Nikolay Polikarpov. 90%!! Apart from the I-16, all were biplane fighters, specifically, the I-5, I-15, I-15bis and I-153. Those last-named fighters are the subject of this excellent book by noted Russian aviation historian Yefim Gordon.Though mention of Polikarpov biplanes brings up the image of stubby, rugged, maneuverable dogfighters powered by radial engines, Polikarpov's first fighter, the unsuccessful I-3, utilized an in-line engine. Switching . , utilized an in-line engine. Switching . Jay Humphreys said Great review of this important aircraft.. Although not widely known or appreciated in the West, Polikarpov's biplanes played an important role in aerial battles against Franco's fascists, the Japanese and the Germans. It was even flown successfully flown in combat by Frank Tinker and other Americans during the Spanish Civil War. Gordon does an excellent job of detailing the development of the prototype, I-15, I-15bis and I-15Great review of this important aircraft. Although not widely known or appreciated in the West, Polikarpov's biplanes played an important role in aerial battles against Franco's fascists, the Japanese and the Germans. It was even flown successfully flown in combat by Frank Tinker and other Americans during the Spanish Civil War. Gordon does an excellent job of detailing the development of the prototype, I-15, I-15bis and I-153 and a variety of special projects and one-offs. Interesting that Polikarpov did some of his best work while a prisoner of Stalin! Lots of inter. and a variety of special projects and one-offs. Interesting that Polikarpov did some of his best work while a prisoner of Stalin! Lots of inter
About the AuthorYefim Gordon is one of Russia’s leading aviation writers and publishers. He is the author of many books on Soviet aviation and currently lives in Moscow.
Yefim Gordon is one of Russia’s leading aviation writers and publishers. He is the author of many books on Soviet aviation and currently lives in Moscow.
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. This title includes a detailed account of these aircraft's' combat roles and structural descriptions. The book also features details of the ill-starred I-190, which was to have superceded the Chaika, and of privately owned I-15bis and I-153s that have been restored to airworthy condition.. Experimental versions of this aircraft are also included