TsKB-12P, N.N.Polikarpov


T
he modification of the I-16 Type 10was re-armed with two ShVAK 20mm cannons (150 round/cannon) replacing the wing mounted ShKAS machine guns.
Tests continued later with four ShVAK cannons.
PredecessorsModifications

I-16 Type 10		 I-16P I-16 Type 17
ReferencesLinks
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.1 p.495-496;
  • 'Polikarpov Fighters in action, Part 2' by Hans-Herri Stapfer.
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  • See the I-16 Links Page
    		• Technical data
    Type TsKB-12P
    Function Experimental attacker
    Year 1938
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*750/775hp M-25V
    Length 6.07m
    Wingspan 9.0m
    Wing area 14.5m2
    Loaded weight 1670kg
    Wing load 115kg/m2
    Power load 2.23kg/hp
    Speed at 5000m 440km/h
    Armament
    Guns 2*cannon (wing) 20mm ShVAK 150rpg
    2*mg (nose) 7.62mm ShKAS 650rpg
    Created August 08, 1996
    Modified March 10, 1998 by Alexandre Savine    		 Back to
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