Lavochkin La-5

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Lavochkin_La_series
low-wing
gptkbp:armament 1 × 20 mm ShVAK cannon
2 × 12.7 mm UBS machine guns
gptkbp:built over 9,000
gptkbp:cockpit gptkb:Vladimir_Lavochkin
gptkb:Mikhail_Gromov
gptkb:Alexander_Pokryshkin
gptkb:Vasily_Ivanovich_Chkalov
gptkb:Grigory_Rechkalov
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Mikhail_Lavochkin
gptkbp:electronic_warfare 1943
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Shvetsov_ASh-82
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Eastern_Front
gptkbp:firstFlight 1942
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 600 km
gptkbp:height 3.6 m
gptkbp:historical_significance recognized in aviation history
symbol_of_Soviet_aviation_prowess
iconic_Soviet_aircraft
part_of_Soviet_military_heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lavochkin La-5
gptkbp:influenced post-war fighter designs
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable
gptkbp:length 8.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lavochkin
gptkbp:maximum_speed 600 km/h
gptkbp:nickname La-5
gptkbp:notable_feature high speed
robust construction
powerful armament
good maneuverability
gptkbp:operationalHistory used in major battles
served in various squadrons
remained in service until the late 1950s
successful in air combat
contributed_to_Soviet_victories
gptkbp:productionYears 1942-1945
gptkbp:retired 1950s
gptkbp:role air superiority fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 11,000 m
gptkbp:serviceType 1942-1950s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lavochkin_La-7
gptkbp:type single-engine
gptkbp:variant gptkb:La-5FN
gptkb:La-5F
gptkb:La-5P
gptkbp:wingspan 9.6 m