Polikarpov I-16 Rata type 17 Die cast

Polikarpov I-16 Rata type 17

Die cast aircraft Polikarpov I-16 Rata type 17
He flew the first time on 7 May 1933, he was the first monoplane with retractable landing gear produced in the Soviet Union.
It was observed mainly during the Spanish Civil War and China against Japan.
He remained in service until 1943, when became obsolete.
It was powered by a Tchvetsov M25 star 700hp (Cyclone under license) and could reach 490 km / h.
Model L26.50cm, made of solid wood, carved and painted by hand.On Acacia wood plinth with engraved plaque.

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Scale : 1:24
The 1:24 scale is mainly used for models of cars, motorcycles and aircraft.
It allows a high level of detail.
For example, a motorcycle model in the 1:24 scale will measure 4 inches / 10.4 cm if the original motorcycle measures 2.5m in length (250/24 = 10.41).
A plane in the 1:24 scale will measure 1 foot 6 inches / 45cm in length if the aircraft model is 11m long (1100-1124 = 45.8).
Type of product : Miniature airplane
The miniature aircrafts are already assembled.
No tools are required.
The miniatures are delivered already painted and decorated..

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Size of the model (inches) : 9.6 x 14.8

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Reference : 294
Other tags : VF294 - VF294 - 294
Decoration : CCCP
Decoration : CCCP