Best aircraft of world war II: Soviet and German fighters

Almost 70 years have passed since the great Patriotic war, the memories still do not go. In wartime the main weapon against the enemy was the Soviet fighters. In the sky often hovered-16 fighters, which are together called the one. In the beginning of the war in the West this model of aircraft was more than 40 percent. For some time it was the best aircraft of the Second world war. Developed fighter famous aircraft designer Polikarpov, providing a retraction.

It was the first aircraft in the world with retractable landing gear. A large part of the core 16 is made of duralumin, a very lightweight material. Every year the model of the fighter had improved, strengthened the hull, installed a more powerful engine, changed the steering. The aircraft fuselage was did of wood, iron beams and trimmed with duralumin plates.

The Main enemy of the Soviet fighter of the second world war the I-16 was “ready” Bf 109. It was made entirely of steel, the chassis was cleaned, a powerful engine - the iron bird of the Fuhrer - the best aircraft of the Second world war the German troops.

The Developers of the Soviet and German models of the fighter tried to get on the plane great speed and active rise, but little attention is paid control and stability, so many pilots were killed, lost control.

Soviet aircraft designer Polikarpov worked on reducing the size of the aircraft and a relief of his weight. The machine was shortened and rounded in front. Polikarpov was sure that with less weight of the aircraft will improve its maneuverability. Wing length was not varied before it flaps and flaps. The cockpit was small, the pilot had a bad review, aim was uncomfortable, ammunition consumption increased. Of course, such a fighter could not win the title of "Best aircraft of the Second world war".

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German aircraft first used in production aircraft motor with liquid cooling, whereby it retains good maneuverability and speed. The front part of the aircraft remained elongated and well streamlined. It was the best aircraft of the Second world war by Germany. However, the engine has become more vulnerable than before in previous versions.

Of Course, German fighters of world war II with a powerful engine and aerodynamic shape was superior to Soviet counterparts in terms of speed, accuracy and altitude. Features of German aircraft were given an additional trump card in the hands of the enemy, the pilots were able to attack not only in the forehead or in the back, upper and then to rise again into the clouds, hiding from the Soviet pilots. Pilots of I-16 had only to defend themselves, the attack could not be and speeches - too unequal forces.

Another advantage of German technology. All aircraft were equipped with radios that allow pilots to agree on the tactics of attack of the Soviet fighters and warn of the danger. In some domestic models were installed radios, but to use them was almost impossible due to poor signal and low quality equipment. Nevertheless, for our pilots-patriots-16 was the best plane of world war II.