Ya might be surprised by that little perty plane
Polikarnov I-16 (Tip 24)* 1 1100hp Shveston M-63 9-cilinder single-row radial engine
* weight: empty 3285 lbs, max take off 4619 lbs
* Max speed: 304 mph
* Climbrate: 5 min to 16405 feet (= 3280 feet a min)
* Service Ceiling: 29530 feet (hey it's Russian

)
* range: 435 miles
Armament: 2x 7.62 mm MG's + 2x 20 mm Cannons
I think this little fatty would surprise the hell out alot of people

... it's not fast, but decently armed, good climbrate, wicked turnrate, good acceleration (looking at thrust/weight). Considering production started in 1933 this must have been a pretty evil advercary.
I for one would love to fly this beauty

If I may paint it blue and redo the star white

Bee
[This message has been edited by JENG (edited 07-13-2000).]
[This message has been edited by JENG (edited 07-13-2000).]