Polikarpov Collection

Polikarpov I-16 Rata fighter, captured by German forces. Date: 1941

Polikarpov I-16 Rata fighters, in a scrap dump captured by German forces. Date: 1941

Polikarpov I-15bis FLARF-02089 (msn 4439), at Duxford. Date: circa 2007

Polikarpov I-153 9 RED, at the Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace Date: circa 2000

Heinkel HD. 37a
Heinkel HD.37a prototype. The HD.37c was licence-built for the Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS): adapted by the TsKB (Tsentrahl noye konstrooktorskoye byuro - central construction bureau)

Portrait of Alexander Vasilyevich Polikarpov (1753-1811), 1796. Artist: Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825)
Portrait of Alexander Vasilyevich Polikarpov (1753-1811), 1796. Found in the collection of Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Soviet bomber with parasite fighters 1935
Soviet Aviamatka (airborne mothership) with its parasite aircraft in flight. The large aircraft is a Tupolev TB-3 four-engined heavy bomber

World war 2, a partisan airplane (polikarpov po-2) flying over leningrad territory, the word partisan is written on the side of the plane

Workers of the molotov automobile works in gorky (nizhni novgorod) learn to fly at the plants air club, the planes are polikarpov po-2 (u-2) trainers, 1940

World war 2, propaganda leaflets being loaded onto a polikarpov po-2 (u-2) airplane, the leaflets will be dropped behind enemy lines for the germans to read, july 1942

A wounded red army soldier being loaded into a polikarpov po-2 (u-2) plane during world war 2

Members of an all womans squadron prepare for the forthcoming all-union aviation day air show, august 18, 1939, the commander of the womens squadron, pilot/instructor of the kiev district (moscow) t

Polikarpov po-2 (u-2) planes used for forest protection at an aerodrome in the irkutsk region, july 1949

World war 2, a soviet polikarpov po-2 (u-2) plane in liberated byelgorod in february 1943, the people are giving the pilot letters to relatives to mail

Polikarpov po-2 (u-2) biplanes at an aerodrome in a mountain pass in the northern caucasus, world war 2, october 1942

Polikarpov I-15 biplane fighter C015 / 6200
Polikarpov I-15. Forward three-quarter view of the Soviet Polikarpov TsKB-3, the prototype of the I-15 biplane fighter. The type first flew in 1933, and was produced in 1934-37

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Polikarpov, a name that resonates with aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. From the iconic Polikarpov I-16 Rata fighter to the lesser-known Polikarpov I-15bis FLARF-02089, this brand has left an indelible mark on the world of aircraft. The Polikarpov I-16 Rata fighter, known for its exceptional maneuverability and speed, was a force to be reckoned with during World War II. Its sleek design and powerful engine made it a formidable opponent in aerial combat. Not limited to just one model, it also produced the I-153 9 RED, another fighter plane that showcased their engineering prowess. This aircraft boasted impressive capabilities and played a crucial role in defending against enemy forces. But Polikarpov's influence extended beyond military planes. The Heinkel HD. 37a stands as a testament to their versatility in designing various types of aircraft. In addition to their contributions during wartime, Polikarpov played an essential role in civilian aviation as well. The Po-2 trainer planes were used by workers at Molotov Automobile Works in Gorky (Nizhni Novgorod) as they learned how to fly at the plant's air club in 1940. During World War II, even propaganda found its way into the skies through Polikarpov planes. Leaflets loaded onto Po-2 airplanes were dropped behind enemy lines for German soldiers to read - a unique form of psychological warfare employed by Soviet forces. These versatile aircraft also served humanitarian purposes during times of conflict. Wounded Red Army soldiers were transported safely aboard Po-2 planes when medical attention was urgently needed on distant battlefields. Furthermore, women aviators made significant strides thanks to Polikarpov's support. In preparation for an all-women squadron air show on All-Union Aviation Day in 1939, pilot/instructor T. Dolbilova and technician/navigator E.