Soviet fighter LaGG-3 1:144 Zvezda 6118

Plastic model airplane for assembly: Soviet fighter ŁaGG-3 1:144 Zvezda 6118

The plastic model of the Soviet fighter ŁaGG-3 in 1:144 scale from the "History at Hand" (Art of Tactic) series by Zvezda. The model is designed for snap-fit assembly, without the use of glue.

About the original:

ŁaGG-3 (Lavochkin-Gorbunov-Gudkov) is a Soviet fighter aircraft from World War II, developed by a team of designers: Semyon Lavochkin, Vladimir Gorbunov, and Mikhail Gudkov. The aircraft was created in response to the urgent need to modernize Soviet aviation. Unlike other Soviet projects of that period, it was constructed mainly from wood - a non-deficit and readily available material in the USSR.

The prototype (initially designated as I-22, later ŁaGG-1) made its first flight in 1940. Serial production of the ŁaGG-3 version began in the spring of 1941. The aircraft was distinguished by good armament; however, it was relatively heavy and less maneuverable compared to its competitors. Despite these drawbacks, the machine served in front-line units from 1941 to 1945. Experiences from the operation of the ŁaGG-3 contributed to the development of the legendary fighter Ła-5.

Technical data of the original:

• Length: 8.81 m
• Wingspan: 9.8 m
• Height: 2.54 m
• Maximum speed: 575 km/h
• Rate of climb: 14.9 m/s
• Maximum range: 1000 km
• Maximum altitude: 9700 m
• Fixed armament: 2 Berezin BS machine guns caliber 12.7 mm, 1 ShVAK cannon caliber 20 mm
• Suspended armament: up to 200 kg of payload

Contents of the set:

• 1 unpainted model of the airplane
• 1 stand
• 1 decal

Length of the model after assembly: approx. 6 cm

Set for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (e.g. cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.