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Lavochkin La-11 (Snow Camo)

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Auto Credit Based on deusalgor's (Ended)Challenge! 1939-1945 Fighters Championship!

This is my entry for the 1939-1945 Challenge.

Controls:
As usual with VTOL landing flaps and more realistic landing gear

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One of the recommendations from the government testing of Lavochkin La-130 (Lavochkin La-9 prototype) was to further develop it into a long-range escort fighter. The resultant La-134 prototype (also sometimes referred to as La-9M) featured increased fuel and oil capacity. Armament was reduced to three cannons. The prototype flew in May 1947. The second prototype, La-134D had fuel capacity increased by an additional 275 l (73 US gal) with wing and external fuel tanks. The aircraft was fitted with larger tires to accommodate the increased weight and amenities for long flights such as increased padding in the seat, armrests, and a urinal. In addition, a full radio navigation suite was installed. Not surprisingly, combat performance with a full fuel load suffered. However, as the fuel load approached that of La-9, so did the performance. The aircraft was found to be poorly suited for combat above 7,000 m (23,000 ft). The new fighter, designated La-11 entered production in 1947. By the end of production in 1951, a total of 1,182 aircraft were built.

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.274
  • Wing Loading 29.4lbs/ft2 (143.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 247.6ft2 (23.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4454

Parts

  • Number of Parts 97
  • Control Surfaces 19
  • Performance Cost 413