Zvezda 4832 Soviet fighter Polikarpov I-16 type 5 1/48

Zvezda 4832 Soviet fighter Polikarpov I-16 type 5 1/48 is a precise plastic model kit of the iconic Soviet fighter from the interwar period and World War II. The 1/48 scale model faithfully reproduces the I-16 type 5 – an aircraft remembered as one of the most innovative fighters of its time. The set is produced by the renowned Zvezda company, which guarantees high-quality details and excellent part fit.

The Polikarpov I-16 type 5 is a Soviet fighter aircraft developed by engineer N.N. Polikarpov. It was the world's first monoplane fighter with an all-metal construction and fully retractable landing gear. Equipped with an M-25 engine, it achieved an impressive maximum speed of 450 km/h for its time, making it the fastest production fighter in the world when it was introduced.

• Scale: 1/48
• Countries of use: Soviet Union, Republican forces in Spain, China, Mongolia
• Period of use: 1935-1943, interwar period, World War II
• Conflicts: Spanish Civil War 1936-1939, Second Sino-Japanese War 1937-1945, Battle of Lake Khasan 1938, Battle of Khalkhin Gol 1939, Winter War 1939-1940, World War II
• Model material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Box contents: plastic assembly parts, decals, detailed instructions
• Additions: no photo-etched or resin parts included – basic set, perfect for custom modifications
• Recommendation: ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers
• Difficulty level: 3/5

The Zvezda 4832 Polikarpov I-16 type 5 1/48 model is an exceptional choice for aviation and military history enthusiasts. Once assembled, it features realistic panel lines, a detailed pilot's cockpit (with opening cockpit doors), precise landing gear details, and optional armament (rocket launchers). We particularly recommend this model to fans of Soviet aviation history and collectors of aircraft from the interwar and World War II eras. It will be perfect both as a collection piece and as a base for further customization.