IXO Models Junior 1:72 DDIJ010
Lavochkin La-7 Diecast Model
Soviet Air Force 156th IAP, Sergey Fedorovich Dolgushin, Kluzov, Germany, April 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lavochkin La-7 | | 4.75" | | 5.25" |
The Lavochkin La-7 was a Soviet fighter aircraft of World War II. It was a development and refinement of the Lavochkin La-5, and the last in a family of aircraft that had begun with the LaGG-1 in 1938. The La-7 earned itself a superb combat record by the end of the war, and was flown by the top Soviet ace of the conflict Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub. Turning a full circle took 19-21 seconds. The aircraft was also used as a testbed to explore advanced propulsion systems, including a tail-mounted liquid-fuelled rocket engine (La-7R), two under-wing pulsejets (La-7D), and two under-wing ramjets (La-7S). None of these variants proved worth pursuing, and turbojet technology quickly overtook them.
Designed as a high-altitude interceptor version of the La-5, the La7 was first flown on November 19th, 1943. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The IXO Models "Junior 1:72" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft.
IXO "Junior 1:72" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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