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Lavochkin La-5

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Lavochkin La-5

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The Lavochkin La-5 emerged from Soviet aircraft production in 1942, introducing powerful radial-engine performance to combat operations. Achieving 648 km/h with 765-kilometer range, this single-seat fighter featured a 9.8-meter wingspan and 8.7-meter fuselage optimized for dogfighting. The La-5 became a formidable opponent for German fighters.

Specifiche tecniche

Ruolo
Fighter aircraft
Origine
Soviet Union
Motori
1
Primo volo
1942
Lunghezza
8,7 m
Apertura alare
9,8 m
Velocità massima
648 km/h
Autonomia
765 km