Polikarpov I-16 Rata Display

The Polikarpov I-16 was a revolutionary aircraft for its time. When it first appeared in the mid-1930s, it was the world's first low-wing cantilever monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear, making almost everything else instantly obsolete. It earned its famous "Rata" (Rat) nickname from the Nationalist side in the Spanish Civil War, while the Republicans affectionately called it the "Mosca" (Fly). Whatever you call it, its place in aviation history is undeniable, serving as the backbone of the Soviet Air Force (VVS) in the early days of World War 2. If you love classic warbirds and appreciate high-quality sound, this video is for you. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more vintage military aviation videos from our archives. We've got plenty more on the way. And let us know in the comments: What's your favourite-sounding radial engine warbird? #polikarpovi16 #airshow #warbird #enginesound #i16rata #aviationhistory #ww2 #ww2aviation #radialengine #aviation #militaryhistory #sovietairforce #classicaircraft #fighterplane #vintageaviation #flyingdisplay #warbirds #ww2aircraft #historicaviation #vvs