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 an equal footing.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 32.7ft (10.0m)
- Length 29.0ft (8.8m)
- Height 11.3ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 4,816lbs (2,184kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,481lbs (2,486kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.364
- Wing Loading 40.7lbs/ft2 (198.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 134.5ft2 (12.5m2)
- Drag Points 2483
Parts
- Number of Parts 110
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 476
