NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Lavochkin La-7 aircraft were the ultimate development in the Lavochkin series of fighters during World War II.
The aircraft featured the most powerful engines put into Lavochkin fighters, the Shvetsov ASH-82FN that produced 1,850 hp. In addition to greater engine power, the new aircraft used metal
wing spars in place of its predecessors wooden ones, was lower in weight, and had drag reducing streamlining. Its pilot was protected with thicker cockpit armor. Advanced models of the
aircraft reduced pilot workload by introducing single lever propeller pitch control.
The Lavochkin La-7 was highly maneuverable, with a fast rate of climb and excellent high altitude performance. The aircraft quickly gained a reputation as an excellent fighter.
According to some records, Lavochkin La-7 aircraft had a record of downing some 3,100 Luftwaffe aircraft vs. only 115 of their own aircraft being lost. One is credited with a victory over a Me-262 jet fighter, the only Soviet aircraft to do so.
Over 5,750 of the aircraft were produced. These aircraft continued to serve the Soviet Union through the mid-1950's.
fighter/bomber
one
Shvetsov ASH-82FN
1,850 hp.
5,800 lbs.
7,185 lbs.
3 x 20 mm
440 lbs.
28' 2"
32' 1"
330 mph
425 mph
3,600 fpm
31,200 feet
475 miles
11/15/43
1944
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Nitro Planes rc Lavochkin La-7
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Pictured above is the rc Lavochkin La-7 ARF sold by Nitro Planes.
Pictured immediately below is the rc Lavochkin La-7 from Alfa Model. The total distance of the wing span measures 34". The fuselage measures 29". For power you can use a Speed 300 motor geared 5:1 swinging a 9 x 6 prop. The rc airplane is of all foam construction.
David Andersen has plans for a giant scale rc Lavochkin La-7. Wing span is 96.5". Materials used in the construction are balsa and plywood. Recommended power comes from 3.7 to 4.8 c.i.d. engines.
Warbirds.com will sell you a short kit for a rc Lavochkin La-7. It has a 32" wing span and a length of 28".
Kit Cutters Inc. has a Lavochkin La-7 rc. It is from Don Smith Plans. Wingspan is 80" and length is 69".
RBC Kit has a rc Lavochkin La-7. The Wing span is 41". All balsa construction is used throughout. For power you will need a Speed 600 size motor.
The next picture is of the rc Lavochkin La-7 from Red Star RC. Wing span is 66". Fuselage length is 59". It is sold as a short kit and uses balsa and ply in its construction.
You can use from a .90 to a 1.20 engine. Upon completion it should weigh approximately 10 lbs.
Jeff Mohn wrote to tell us: "ESM has a new rc Lavochkin La-7 coming out soon. Both YT and KMP will be
carrying this plane." Thank you Jeff.
The ESM Model rc Lavochkin La-7 is a ARF with a wingspan of 80", a length of 65", and a weight of around 17 lbs. It features a fiberglass fuselage with balsa built up wings. You will
need a 1.8 four stroke engine to pull it through the sky. It is shown in the third picture below.
Hobby-Lobby has a rc Lavochkin La-7 ARF for sale. It is a foamy with a 33" wingspan and a 29" length. You will need a 400 size outrunner motor for power. Weight is about 1 lb.
The bottom picture on this page is of the rc Lavochkin La-7 ARF for sale from Scale Wings, Austria. It comes in two sizes, both giant scale. The 110" wingspan model weighs between
44 and 55 lbs. The 86" wingspan model weighs between 26 and 30 lbs.
Do you have information about a rc Lavochkin La-7? If so, we would appreciate an email from you.
Lavochkin La-7
