Polikarpov I-185 M-90

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This version was cancelled due to unsolvable problems with the new Tumansky M-90 18-cylinder radial engine.
The engine failed to reach its design power output of 2000 hp.
Armament consisted of two .30 cal ShKAS machine guns on either side of the air scoop, and two .50 cal UBS machine guns further down on the sides. (Artist's view).

I-185 M-90 Specifications

General

Type: Fighter
Crew: 1

Engine

Tumansky M-90 radial engine | 2080 hp | Pistons

Dimensions/Masses

Length: 7.50 m | Width: 9.80 m | Height: 2.50 m
Weight: 2068 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 3223 kg

Performances

Max. Speed: 701 km/h | Ceiling: 10250 m | Range: 1100 km

Armament

MG: 2 x 12.7 mm UBS MG & 2x 7.62 mm SKAS MG
Bombs: 2 x 250 kg or 4 x 100 kg of bombs or 8x RS-82 rockets
(outside)

Data

I-185 M-71