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Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin · Fighter · USSR · WWII (1939–1945)
The Lavochkin La-5 was a Soviet fighter aircraft of World War II. It was a development and refinement of the LaGG-3, replacing the earlier model's inline engine with the much more powerful Shvetsov ASh-82 radial engine. During its time in service, it was one of the Soviet Air Force's most capable types of warplane, able to fight German designs on almost equal footing.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Fighter
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- WWII (1939–1945)
- Country
- USSR
- Manufacturer
- Lavochkin
- Operator
- Soviet Air Forces
- Primary Role
- Fighter
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1942
- Produced
- 9920
- Engine
- Shvetsov ASh-82F
- Thrust / Power
- 1,700 hp
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 28.3
- Wingspan (ft)
- 32.2
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 5842
- MTOW (lb)
- 7407
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 31170
- Max Speed (mph)
- 403
- Armament
- 2x 20mm ShVAK