The Polikarpov I-153 Chaika (Russian: Чайка, lit. 'gull') is a late 1930s Soviet sesquiplane fighter. Developed from the I-15 with a retractable undercarriage, the I-153 fought in the Soviet …

The Polikarpov I-153 was the Soviet Union's last biplane fighter, affectionately dubbed the 'Chaika'. With its innovative design and agile performance, it bridged the gap between old …

Nicknamed Chaika (Seagull) the I-153 was Polikarpov’s third development of the earlier I-15. It featured design improvements intended to maximize performance without sacrificing the …

Jan 5, 2017 · The Polikarpov I-153 was an improved design of the I-15 biplane, which had first flown in 1933. Soviet pilots typically gave critical reviews of the I-15, with some complaining …

The Polikarpov I-153 is a single seat fighter biplane that first flew among the Soviet air forces (VVS) in 1939. It was nicknamed "Tchaïka" (Чайка : Seagull) due to its gulled upper wing. …

May 19, 2019 · The fastest biplane ever to see operational service, the I-153 made its operational debut during the Spanish Civil War, during which it became known as the Chaika (Gull).

The new fighter (designated I-15ter by the design bureau and I-153 by the Soviet Air Forces (VVS)) was based closely on the design of the I-15bis, with a stronger structure, but was fitted …

The Polikarpov I-153 Chaika (Russian Чайка, "Seagull") is a late 1930s Soviet sesquiplane fighter. Developed from the I-15 with a retractable undercarriage, the I-153 fought in the Soviet …

The Russian Polikarpov I-153 'Chaika' (Eng:Seagull) was a late 1930s Soviet biplane fighter. Developed as an advanced version of the I-15 with a retractable undercarriage, the I-153 …

Features the development history, photos, technical specification and line drawings of the Russia Polikarpov I-15/153 single-seat radial-engined biplane fighter and ground-attack aircraft. Also …