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NPO Lavochkin Lavochkin La-5
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NPO Lavochkin Lavochkin La-5

Soviet fighter aircraft

760 kmRange
9,920Units built

Overview

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

Dimensions

Length8.67 m
Wingspan9.80 m

Performance

Range760 km

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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