The best biplane fighter of the war

[the lancaster kicks ass]

to be honest my money's with the Gladiator..................

 

[Dan]

i honestly can't say my thoughts but you might consider the british torpedo bomber "swordfish"

 

[Lightning Guy]

Again, does anybody have any direct evidence on the maneuverability of any of these aircraft?

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i honestly can't say my thoughts but you might consider the british torpedo bomber "swordfish"

whilst the most sucessfull bi-plane of the war, it wasn't used as a fighter...........

 

[Lightning Guy]

And certainly lacked the performance and armament to become one.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

well if they did want to convert it for fighter use they would re-arm it..................

 

[Lightning Guy]

Wouldn't have done anything for performance though.

 

[koivis]

In armament, the I-152 was the best, being armed with 4 7,62 mm ShKAS-mgs (firing 1800rpm) and later 2 20 mm ShVAK-cannons!

 

[Lightning Guy]

But of the three aircraft we are considering as 'contenders' (I-15, Gladiator, CR.42), the I-15 family had the worst performance figures.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

and i think the gladiator had the most impressive combat record..................

 

[Crazy]

In armament, the I-152 was the best, being armed with 4 7,62 mm ShKAS-mgs (firing 1800rpm) and later 2 20 mm ShVAK-cannons!

Looks good too 8)

From http://m2reviews.cnsi.net/scotts/allies/ussr/i152.htm

 

[Lightning Guy]

It may well have, but that would probably have something to do with the quality of pilots flying it. The RAF was considerably superior to the RA and the VVS (at least the VVS at the time when I-15s were in service).