LaGG-1
| Country | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Lavochkin |
| Primary Role | Fighter |
| Maiden Flight | 30 March 1939 |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbaseThe LaGG-1 (ЛаГГ-1) fighters were designed in 1938 using wood to achieve light-weight characteristics. The prototype flew on 30 Mar 1939, and then over 100 aircraft were produced for evaluation. Pilots reported that the aircraft was underpowered and lacked agility and range. Because of the unfavorable reviews, only limited numbers were produced. The small number served mostly during the Winter War and the Continuation War against Finland.
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Last Major Revision: Aug 2006
SPECIFICATIONS
LaGG-1
| Machinery | One Klimov M-105P liquid-cooled V12 engine rated at 1,100hp |
| Armament | 2x7.62mm machine guns, 1x20mm ShVAK cannon |
| Span | 9.80 m |
| Length | 8.81 m |
| Height | 4.40 m |
| Wing Area | 17.50 m² |
| Weight, Empty | 2,478 kg |
| Weight, Loaded | 2,968 kg |
| Weight, Maximum | 3,380 kg |
| Speed, Maximum | 605 km/h |
| Rate of Climb | 14.30 m/s |
| Service Ceiling | 9,600 m |
| Range, Normal | 556 km |
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