E.D. Aniskin: 1934 USSR Airplane "I-16"

Artist: Evgeny Dimitrievich Aniskin
1925 -
Nationality: Russian
Artwork Year: 1978
Image Size: 9.5 by 7.75 inches
Overall Size: 18.25 by 18.75 inches
Medium: Water Color on Cold Press Illustration Board

In the mid-thirties the I-16 was one of the best-known fighting aircraft in the world. Designed by Nikolay Policarpov, the I-16 had an appearance and flying efficiency quite different from the majority of planes produced at that time. Though quite small, the I-16 sported several distinctive features, including a thick barrel-shaped fuselage, small wings, and a pilot's cabin with a back that converted into a vertical tail. In addition, the I-16 had a compound construction of wood and metal. The fuselage was wood while the wing and tail units were built in metal. Despite continuous improvements, this basic design remained unchanged throughout the plane's life. With each minor alteration, however, the plane's speed, ceiling, and guns grew. The early models of the I-16 could reach a speed of three hundred and sixty kilometers per hour. By 1939, the I-16 was able to attain a speed of four hundred and ninety kilometers per hour; quite an advancement in five short years. Armaments, too, were modified. The last model of I-16 had weapons consisting of a pair of aircraft cannons and a pair of machine guns. These facts coupled with its fighting record accounted for much of the I-16's world fame. Much of Soviet air fighting history centers around this famous plane. Flown by some of the U.S.S.R.'s most famous pilots, the I-16 fought in many air battles and won many victories for the U.S.S.R.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the U.S.S.R. 20K I-16 Airplane stamp issued August 10, 1978.

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