ICM 72073 Plastic model kit Scale aircraft 1:72 I-16 type 18 WWII Soviet fighter

Polikarpov I-16 Type 18 is a 1/72 scale plastic aircraft model kit from ICM representing the well-known Soviet single-seat fighter used during World War II. The I-16 was one of the first mass-produced monoplane fighters with retractable landing gear and played an important role in early wartime air operations. The kit is supplied as an unpainted and unassembled plastic model.

The Polikarpov I-16 first entered service in the mid-1930s and remained in operational use during the early years of the Second World War. The Type 18 variant represented a later production version equipped with improved engine performance and armament compared with earlier variants.

Polikarpov I-16 Type 18 – World War II Soviet Fighter

The aircraft featured a compact fuselage, radial engine, and distinctive short wings. Despite its small size, the I-16 was highly maneuverable and served as one of the primary fighters of Soviet air units during the early stages of the conflict.

For modelers: Small 1/72 scale fighters benefit from careful cockpit preparation and canopy masking before painting. Subtle weathering and panel line shading can help emphasize surface details on compact aircraft models.

Kit Contents

• 60 plastic parts
• Clear canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): ICM72073
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Polikarpov I-16 Type 18
• Role: Fighter aircraft
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: World War II
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit by ICM belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and is presented in the 1/72 scale aircraft models collection.