Polikarpov I-3
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| Polikarpov I-3 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Biplane fighter |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Polikarpov |
| Maiden flight | 1928 |
| Introduced | 1929 |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Force |
| Number built | ~ 400 |
The Polikarpov I-3 was a 1920s Soviet biplane fighter.
[edit] Development
The I-3 (I = Istrebitel or fighter) was a single-seat unequal span biplane fighter mainly of wood construction. The prototype was powered by a 730hp (544kW) BMW VI engine and first flew on the 4 May 1927. The aircraft performed well and series production was authorised with the aircraft powered by a M-17B engine which was derived from the BMW VI. The aircraft entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1929 and about 400 were built.
[edit] Operators
[edit] Specifications
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 8.01 m (26 ft 3¼ in)
- Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
- Wing area: 27.85 m² (299.78 ft²)
- Empty weight: 1400 kg (3086 lb)
- Gross weight: 1863 kg (4107 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Mikulin M-17B V-12 piston engine, 507 kW (680 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 278 km/h (173 mph)
- Range: 585 km (364 miles)
- Service ceiling: 7200 m (23620 ft)
Armament
- 2 x synchronised 7.7mm (0.303in) PV-1 machine guns.
[edit] See also
Related lists
[edit] References
- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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