MAQUETTE À MONTER - La-7 "Fighting Lavochkin" Hobbycraft | N° HC1530 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Hobby Craft |
| Size of the box | 30 x 20 x 5 cm |
| EAN | 055396015305 |
Description
The Lavochkin La-7 was one of the Soviet Union’s best fighters of World War II, entering service in 1944. An evolution of the earlier La-5, the La-7 featured a more powerful Shvetsov ASh-82FN radial engine, improved aerodynamics, and reduced weight, giving it excellent speed, climb rate, and maneuverability. Armed with two or three 20mm ShVAK cannons, it posed a serious threat to German fighters like the Bf 109 and Fw 190, especially at low to medium altitudes. Fast, rugged, and responsive, the La-7 was favored by top Soviet aces, including Ivan Kozhedub, the highest-scoring Allied ace of the war. By war’s end, over 5,700 La-7s had been built, helping secure Soviet air superiority in the final year of the conflict.
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