The I-16 was a Soviet, monoplane fighter developed during the 1930s inter-war years. It was innovative for its time with a low-wing cantilever design and retractable landing gear. It was the USSR’s primary fighter at the start of World War 2 where it primarily battled the Bf 109 Emil. In addition to the Second World War, the I-16 was also used in the Spanish Civil War and the second Sino-Japanese War.

The I-16 type 24 was powered by an M-63 radial engine that gave it a top speed of 462 kph. The aircraft was armed with four 7.62 ShKAS machine guns. In total, 7,000 single seat versions of this famous fighter were built.

The I-16 is a fun and interesting aircraft and further grows our stable of warbirds. This aircraft is particularly interesting when flown in virtual reality.

Key features of DCS: I-16 by OctopusG include:

• Detailed animated 3D fighter model
  
• True interactive cockpit providing 6DoF
  
• Realistic simulation of aircraft systems including electric and fuel flow system, engine system and lighting facilities
  
• Realistic simulation of unique mechanical landing gear retraction system
  
• High-density textures of the cockpit and external 3 D model providing reflection and bump maps
  
• Set of authentic liveries