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Lavochkin La-9

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This is an accurate replica of the famous La-9. Vtol up to retract main gears. The La-9 was designed by Soviet Union and was introduced in 1946 shortly after the war. The fighter is armed with four 23 mm Nudelman-Suranov NS-23 cannons and has a maximum speed of 690 km/h (428mph).

It was not only used by the Soviet Air Force but also the Chinese during the Korean War. Three of the Six remaining La-9's are on display in China while the only one that is still flyable is in Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.5ft (13.0m)
  • Length 31.2ft (9.5m)
  • Height 12.2ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 7,744lbs (3,512kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,744lbs (3,512kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.516
  • Wing Loading 12.4lbs/ft2 (60.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 624.6ft2 (58.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3893

Parts

  • Number of Parts 144
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 542