In picture: an Fe-1 Dyatel fighter aircraft of the VK.27 no. 47, piloted by Sgt. Mikhail Andreyev.

Fedorov Fe-1 "Dyatel"

The Fedorov Fe-1 "Dyatel" (lit. Woodpecker) is a single-engined single-seat monoplane fighter aircraft designed by Fedorov Aircraft Industries for the Alyaskan Imperial Air Force (AVVS). It was the backbone of the AVVS air power during the late 1930s and early 1940s period.

The first-series Dyatel is powered by the 1000 hp Krupin E30 V12 liquid-cooled engine, delivering a max speed of just 400 km/h. It is armed with 4 × 13 mm AvP-36 machine guns with 400 ammunitions each, totalling 1600 ammunition. The aircraft was known to be versatile and agile, having a decent turn rate with excellent energy retention. Its large wingspan makes it a good high-altitude fighter. The small and cramped cockpit made pilots dislike it.

The later variants of the Dyatel feature upgraded engines, more firepower and payload, as well as wider cockpit.

Variants
- Fe-1 (1939)
- Fe-1A (1940)
- Fe-1VU (1942)
- Fe-1M (1944, this one)

Controls
AG1 : Canopy
AG2 : Flaps
AG3 : Jettison

Gallery

First Fe-1A Dyatel fighter delivered for the Air Wing 27 of the Alyaskan Imperial Air Force. Pictured is aircraft No. 68 piloted b Cpt. David Belyakov.

An Fe-1M Dyatel of the Air Wing 35. It is the most advanced Dyatel variant. Pictured is aircraft No. 77 piloted by Sgt. Valery Ignatiev of the renowned Dagger Squadron.