Soviet Polikarpov I-17 fighter
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Design
The Polikarpov I-17 was designed and built within only eight months.1
Construction
The I-17 was of all metal construction.1
Wing
The I-17 had its wing low in the fuselage.1
Landing Gear
The landing gear could be retracted on the I-17.1
Prototype
Production
- Total:
- Manufacturer: State Industries1
Variants
- 1st prototype: Had one 20 mm and two machine guns.1
- 2nd prototype: Had four machine guns.1
- Polikarpov I-17:
Usage
The Polikarpov I-17 was first shown on September 1, 1934.1
The I-17 was withdrawn from combat in 1942.1
Specifications
| Polikarpov I-171 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighter1 |
| Crew | 11 |
| Engine (Type) | Klimov M.1001 |
| Cylinders | V 121 |
| Cooling | Liquid1 |
| HP | 8601 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Fuel capacity | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 33' 2"1 |
| Length | 24' 3"1 |
| Height | 8' 5"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 4,220 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 305 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 36,000'1 |
| Range | 497 miles1 |
| Armament | 2: MG1 1: 20 mm1 |
| Bombs | 220 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
