Which Russian fighter?

[Anonymous]

ohoh, don't forget about the hurricane, that did to 8)

The P40 Warhawk and the P63A Kingcobra also served in the Red Airforce, but the question was 'Which Russian fighter do you prefer?'
I prefare the Yak 3, but I kinda have a soft spot for the Polikarpov I-16. it's got a certain charm and one has been restored and is flying in the U.S.

 

[GermansRGeniuses]

u like the rata i see... well i don! jk i like it kinda but its too slow for 109s

 

[Crazy]

It's true, the Rata wasn't the fastest out there, nor was the Chaika, but they both hold soft spots in me heart


http://www.airforce.users.ru/lend-lease/english/articles/golodnikov/part1.htm

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i think the I-16 looks kinda cool

 

[Hot Space]

I can't, I'm British and that's the only thing we do well

Hot Space

 

[bronzewhaler82]

Talking about Russian fighters is it true that the Ploikarpov I-16 was so bulky and heavy that it could ram enemy aircraft, smash them up too badly to continue flying and still stay in the air itself?

 

[Hot Space]

Yep, same with many Russian Planes at the time 8)

Hot Space

 

[bronzewhaler82]

I suppose with Russian pilots they'd have to be that tough

 

[Huckebein]

Hmmm, a tricky one this - of course a big ol' Tempest would eat 'em all up!

 

[GermansRGeniuses]

can you believe you crazy brits trusted FRENCH PEOPLE with the über typhoon, the tempest?!?!?!??!?!?? but Tempest MkII is best but the denomination is messed up because it only entered service AFTER the MkV and MkVI for some reason

Reichsmarschall Batista

 

[cheddar cheese]

those lovable russians

 

[plan_D]

I heard of a Russian ramming two bombers (it didn't say which kind) in a P-39 then flying home..but that's not a Russian plane so I don't know why I said it.

My favourite Russian plane..YAK-9..that's not on the list so...Yak-3.

 

[cheddar cheese]

I heard of a Russian ramming two bombers (it didn't say which kind) in a P-39 then flying home..but that's not a Russian plane so I don't know why I said it.

a testament to the bravery of the russians

 

[plan_D]

Or Russian crazyness or drunkness, or both. They all achieve the same results apart from the bravery which achieves it with less vomit, so no one is complaing either way.

 

[cheddar cheese]

canned vodka: only for sale in russia

 

[plan_D]

I missed half of The Simpsons..damn you, damn you all the way to the firey depths of Portsmouth.

Canned Vodka, like a six-pack..GENIUS!

 

[R Pope]

I like the I-16 too. Il-2 in a dogfight? Maybe with a German Shepard!!!

 

[cheddar cheese]

I missed half of The Simpsons..damn you, damn you all the way to the firey depths of Portsmouth.

Canned Vodka, like a six-pack..GENIUS!

haha, i didnt 8) i can have the computer on at the same time as the simpsons as they are in the same room!

and for the irish market, canned malt whisky - 500ml cans 8)

 

[plan_D]

My computer is in the next room from my T.V so, damn.

Great idea, the Irish will love it.

 

[kiwimac]

Only if its Whiskey NOT that Scots muck!

Kiwimac