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Soviet La-7 Fighter (WWII)

By: Hobby Boss

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft (1/72) (Hobby Boss)

26 pcs.

MSRP old price: $11.99


Product Info

Title
Soviet La-7 Fighter (WWII)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2019
Dimensions
10.75x7.25x1.75"
NKG Part #
2147881883
MFG. Part #
HBB80236
Type
Scale Model

Description

The Lavochkin La-7 was a Soviet fighter aircraft of WW II. It was a development and refinement of the Lavochkin La-5. This plane had a more powerful engine, better armament and incorporated aerodynamic improvements. The ASh-82 FNU radial engine generated 1,850 hp (1380 kw), and the armament was increased to three ShVak 20 mm cannon. La-7s were well liked by their pilots, and some of Russia's top aces flew them, including Ivan Kozedub, three-time hero of the Soviet Union, the number one allied ace with 62 victories, all of them while flying Lavochkin fighters. The last was a La-7, which he received in July 1944. He shot down 17 German aircraft, one of them being a Messerschmitt Me-262 jet.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.