Reading level:
A kid-friendly version of this page isn’t written yet — you’re seeing the regular version below. Back to the gallery to find an aircraft with a Kids version.

Lavochkin La-17

UAV · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Lavochkin La-17 — UAV
Open in interactive gallery →See aircraft like this on the live radar →

The Lavochkin La-17 was the first Soviet unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to reach operational service. The first versions were developed in the early 1950s, and remained in service into the 1980s.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
Tumansky RD-9BK
Thrust / Power
4,300 lbf (19.2 kN)
Length (ft)
27
Wingspan (ft)
24
MTOW (lb)
6758
Endurance (hr)
1 hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
55800
Max Speed (mph)
560