Polikarpov I-15 Chato Bf 109 E-3 Designed to fulfil an RAF

Designed to fulfil an RAF specification

As the Wehrmacht moved through Europe

Great simplicity even in the layout of the frame : just a central tube and the back support for the engine and the gearbox

there were three versions: the „7“

★Spare track links and other accessories are rendered accurately in scale

Polikarpov I-15 Chato Bf 109 E-3 Designed to fulfil an RAFThe further development of fighter biplane constructions of N. N. Polikarpov became the I 15. The first prototype of I 15 (TsKB 3) with Wright Cyclone engine made its maiden flight in October 1934. The main characteristic feature of this little biplane was the gull shaped upper wing. I 15 had excellent maneuverability and was the best fighter in the world in this characteristic. I 15 received the baptism of fire during the Spanish Civil War (1936