Lavochkin La-7 2026-10-18

[Captain Kurt]

Captain Kurt submitted a new resource:

Lavochkin La-7 - Lavochkin La-7

Lavochkin La-7

Unit: 176 GIAP February 1945 Germany
Pilot: Major Aleksandr S. Kumanichkin 35 total victories

Development of what became the La-7 began in mid-1943 as the La-5FN "Standard" project, an initiative to identify and incorporate every possible aerodynamic improvement into the existing airframe. Poorly optimized cowl flaps, air intake geometry, and surface gaps. These seemingly minor imperfections were collectively costing the aircraft nearly 25 mph in top speed.

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[Shadow Wolf 07]

Once again I thank you Kurt... a lovely "bird" indeed!

 

[UncleTgt]

And he's on a roll - any more in this pipeline (like the La-9, or La-11)?

Or are you staying with WW2 service birds?

 

[Browncoat]

Wow!

So…how about an early La-5…or the triple cannon La-7?

(Seriously build what you enjoy )