Polikarpov I-16

[texastc316]

another one I'd really like to see 

[TonyJoey]

+1

[Dan216TH]

+1

[Bino]

+1 

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,217829.0.html

[ShrkBite]

i dont know what this means but.....+1

[Enker]

Bring on the flaperons!

+1

[BaldEagl]

Finally.  Someone else besides me who wants this.

 

[kilo2]

add it please looks weird but russian planes rock

[BaDkaRmA158Th]

I would like this, however ya'll must understand the fuel is VERY limited. I-16 Type 24 only has 248 miles, 435 with Dt's. I-16 Type (1-18) only has 500.

So if you had the more speedy type 24's you would loose range, for speed and guns.


Most likely a close base defense fighter, would be hard pressed to take it to the enemy, and return home with a runing engine. But the lil sbo can turn on dimes.

muwaha, just remodel the Rv8 and add guns, done. 

[Wmaker]

Hmmm, didn't the I-16 have the flaperons? In IL-2, the flaps go down, as well as the ailerons, somewhat akin to the elevons on nowadays.

The early types had flaperons (or drooping ailerons). They were replaced with traditional split flaps from Type 10 onwards. When I-16 is going to be introduced in AH it's most likely that we are going to get one of the later variants.

I-16 in flight in an old soviet era film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYKD4oD49l4

Nice snap rolls. Would be a fun plane to fly for sure.

[Qrsu]

+1!

[StokesAk]

+1

[Wmaker]

They were replaced with traditional split flaps from Type 10 onwards.

Actually, I have to correct myself a bit. The flaps actually accompanied the drooping ailerons from Type 10 onwards, they didn't replace the them...until in the Type 24 (which is the one we are most likely getting) according to some sources.

[Lukanian-7]

Dig it

+1

[kvuo75]

Worth the 2 month bump -- sue me 

at least the photo the OP posted is still showing