La-5N Fighter

The Lavochkin La-5 was a Soviet fighter developed by fitting a radial engine to the earlier LaGG design lineage. It became an important Red Air Force type during the Second World War.

The switch to the Shvetsov radial engine addressed shortcomings in the earlier LaGG-3 and produced the La-5 during the critical fighting of 1942. Further improvements reduced weight and improved pilot visibility, while the La-5FN introduced a more capable fuel-injected engine arrangement. These developments supported Soviet efforts to contest low- and medium-altitude airspace on the Eastern Front. The aircraft family remained largely wood-built, connecting improved performance with the production methods available to the Soviet aviation industry.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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