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Polikarpov I-6

The Polikarpov I-6 was a Soviet biplane fighter prototype of the late 1920s. It was designed with traditional wooden construction in comparison with the wood and steel tube construction Polikarpov I-5. Its development took longer than planned and the lead designer, Nikolai Polikarpov, was arrested for industrial sabotage, which only further delayed the project. Only two prototypes were built, as the I-5 was selected for production.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Dux Factory
Category
Fighters
Country of origin
Soviet Union
First flight
1930-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
150 kt
Max speed
150 kt
Range
380 nm
Service ceiling
24,600 ft
Rate of climb
600 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
2,822 lb
Empty weight
1,914 lb
Powerplant
1 × Shvetsov M-22 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
22.3 ft
Wingspan
32.8 ft
Number built
2

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.