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Lavochkin La-7 aircraft were the ultimate development in the Lavochkin series of aircraft. during World War II. 
 
Lavochkin La-7 aircraft featured the most powerful engines put into Lavochkin fighters, the Shvetsov ASH-82FN that produced 1,850 hp.
 
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.
 
Over 5,750 Lavochkin La-7 aircraft were produced. These aircraft continued to serve the Soviet Union through the mid-1950's 
 

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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
 
Radio Control Airplane

Alfa Model RC Lavochkin La-7.
 
Radio Control Airplanes:
 
 
Pictured above and immediately below is the RC Lavochkin La-7 from Alfa Model.  The total distance of the wing span of the radio control airplane measures 34".  The fuselage of this Lavochkin La-7 RC measures 29".  To power the radio control airplane 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 radio control airplane. Wing span of the rc airplane is 96.5".  Materials used in the construction of the radio control airplane and balsa and plywood. Recommended power for the RC Airplane 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.  Their RC Airplane has a 32" wing span and a length of 28".  
 
Kit Cutters Inc. has a Lavochkin La-7 rc.  The RC Airplane is from Don Smith Plans.  Span of the radio control airplane is 80" and length is 69".  Kit Cutters has a full kit, a short kit, or plans for the RC Airplane.
 
RBC Kit has a RC Lavochkin La-7.  The Wing span of the RC Airplane is 41".  All balsa construction is used for the radio control airplane. To power the RC Airplane you will need a Speed 600 size motor.  
 
The final two pictures on this page are of the Lavochkin La-7 RC from Red Star RC. Wing span of the RC Airplane is 66". Fuselage length of the radio control airplane is 59".  The RC Airplane 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 to power the rc Lavochkin La-7. Upon completion the RC Airplane should weigh approximately 10 lbs.
 
If you have built a rc Lavochkin La-7 or similar radio control airplane or know of a plan, kit or ARF of a Lavochkin La-7 rc airplane,  please email us about it.
   
 
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Lavochkin La-7 RC Airplane.
 
Radio Control Airplane

RC Lavochkin La-7 from Red Star RC.

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  Lavochkin La-7 rc with gear down.