Polikarpov I-6
Dux Factory · Soviet Union · first flew 1930 · fighter
The Polikarpov I-6 was a Soviet single-seat fighter biplane developed around 1930 as a potential replacement for earlier Polikarpov fighters. It was part of a series of Soviet fighter designs from this period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Early 1930s Soviet biplane fighter prototype
- Sesquiplane layout with radial engine
- Designed as potential successor to Polikarpov I-3
A conventional Soviet biplane fighter of the early 1930s with a radial engine; distinguishable from the I-5 and I-15 primarily by design details and markings.
Specifications
- The Polikarpov I-6 has a length of 6.8 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).
- Typical crew: 1 pilot.
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History
Designed and built in the late 1920s to early 1930s, the I-6 was evaluated by the Soviet Air Force but was superseded by more capable designs. Nikolai Polikarpov's team was prolific during this period, producing many competitive prototypes.
Variants
Limited to prototype or evaluation examples only.
Where you'll see it
Did not enter production service with the Soviet Air Force.
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