A high-performance Soviet fighter prototype that underwent combat evaluation but did not enter series production.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1941
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerPolikarpov Design Bureau
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-185 M-71 | Prototype | Fighter | Soviet Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Soviet Combat Aircraft of the Second World War, Volume 1: Single-Engined Fighters — Midland Publishing · Tier 3