Polikarpov I-16 from the left
Here we see two Polikarpov I-16s in the air, showing the rather stubby appearance of the aircraft, a result of the combination of a radial engine and a short fuselage - only 20ft long, about a third shorter than the Spitfire or Bf-109.
How to cite this article:
Rickard, J (21 December 2019), Polikarpov I-16 from the left , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_polikarpov_I-16_left.html
