| Manufacturer: |
Zvezda
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| Goods code: |
4803
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79604803
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| EAN: |
4600327048035 |
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novelty
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Product Description
Zvezda 4803 - 1:48 Lavochkin La-5
Plastic kit of the Soviet World War II fighter aircraft Lavochkin La-5 in 1:48 scale.
Model specifications
The history of the La-5 aircraft begins even before the start of the war with the LaGG-1 and LaGG-3 designs. The LaGG-3 aircraft was experimentally equipped with the AŠ-82 radial engine in 1942. The prototype's flight tests yielded satisfactory results. Army test pilots rated the new La-5 as more powerful than its main competitor, the Yak-7. In July 1942, mass production was ordered and all existing LaGG-3 airframes were ordered to be used to the new standard.
Although the La-5 was inferior to the best German fighters at higher altitudes, it was an equal opponent at medium altitudes and on the ground. Most air combat on the Eastern Front took place at altitudes below 5,000 meters, and the Soviet Air Force gained a very powerful weapon in the La-5. The machine was further improved, it received a fuel-injected engine, was lightened, and was equipped with fixed slots. The thus improved aircraft was designated La-5FN. A total of 9,920 La-5s were produced, including a training variant designated La-5UTI.
Model specifications:
- Scale: 1:48
- Length: 180 mm
- Number of parts: 151
- Number of decal versions: 2
Tamiya paints needed:
Need to purchase:
- Colors
- Glue for plastic models
- Thinner
- Brushes
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