Complete manual from 1940 for the Polikarpov I-153 with M-62 engine, divided in 3 parts.
Parts 1 and 3 were found on Eknigi.org (Part 1, Part 3)
Part 2 can also be found here.
Contents :
Part 1 : General and aerodynamic characteristics, balance diagram, handling notes for the pilot and weapon...
We know that the I-153 was introduced by 1939, in time for the Khalkhin Gol border disputes in Mongolia. It was up against the Ki-27 "Nate," a fixed gear IJAAF fighter which dominated the original I-15 bis and early I-16's. From the limited info I've come across it appears the I-153 did fairly...