NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Lavochkin La-7 aircraft were the ultimate development in the Lavochkin series of fighters during World War II.
The aircraft featured the most powerful engines put into Lavochkin fighters, the Shvetsov ASH-82FN that produced 1,850 hp. In addition to greater engine power, the new aircraft used metal
wing spars in place of its predecessors wooden ones, was lower in weight, and had drag reducing streamlining. Its pilot was protected with thicker cockpit armor. Advanced models of the
aircraft reduced pilot workload by introducing single lever propeller pitch control.
The Lavochkin La-7 was highly maneuverable, with a fast rate of climb and excellent high altitude performance. The aircraft quickly gained a reputation as an excellent fighter.
According to some records, Lavochkin La-7 aircraft had a record of downing some 3,100 Luftwaffe aircraft vs. only 115 of their own aircraft being lost. One is credited with a victory over a Me-262 jet fighter, the only Soviet aircraft to do so.
Over 5,750 of the aircraft were produced. These aircraft continued to serve the Soviet Union through the mid-1950's.
Pictured immediately above and below is the rc Lavochkin La-7 for sale from Alfa Model. The wingspan measures 34". The fuselage measures 29". For power you can use a Speed 300 motor geared 5:1 swinging a 9 x 6 prop. The rc airplane is of all foam construction.
The next picture is of the rc Lavochkin La-7 from a short kit for sale from Red Star RC. Wingspan is 66". Fuselage length is 59". It uses balsa and ply in its construction.
You can use from a .90 to a 1.20 engine. Upon completion it should weigh approximately 10 lbs.
We received the following email from Brian D. Brengle:
"On this web page aircraft image number 4 from the top, (the aircraft is marked with the #27 on it's fuselage), is a LaGG-3 and not an La-7. I am an American but I love SovietRussian aircraft. The La-5 and the Yak-7 and 9 are most impressive. I would like to see them in a fight,
one on one, against the North American P-51D Mustang. I do understand that LaGG stands for Lavochkin, Gorbunov, and Gudkov. A LaGG is a Lavochkin."
Thank you Brian. Good catch!
Jeff Mohn wrote to tell us: "ESM has a new rc Lavochkin La-7 for sale coming out soon. Both YT and KMP will be
carrying this plane." Thank you Jeff.
The ESM Model rc Lavochkin La-7 ARF has a wingspan of 80", a length of 65", and a weight of around 17 lbs. It features a fiberglass fuselage with balsa built up wings. You will
need a 1.8 four stroke engine to pull it through the sky. It is shown in the third picture below.
The bottom picture on this page is of the giant scale Lavochkin La-7 ARF for sale from Scale Wings, Austria. It comes in two sizes. The 110" wingspan model weighs between
44 and 55 lbs. The 86" wingspan model weighs between 26 and 30 lbs.
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A rc Lavochkin La-7 from Alfa Model
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A predecessor to the rc Lavochkin La-7 is the LaGG-3 from Red Star RC. (see remarks by Brian Brengle above).
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The ESM rc Lavochkin La-7.
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A rc Lavochkin La-7 from Scale Wings.
David Andersen has plans for sale of a giant scale rc Lavochkin La-7. Wingspan is 96.5". Materials used in the construction are balsa and plywood. Recommended power comes from 3.7 to 4.8 c.i.d. engines.
Warbirds.com has a rc Lavochkin La-7 ARF for sale. It has a 32" wingspan and a length of 28".
Kit Cutters Inc. has a Lavochkin La-7 kit for sale. It is from Don Smith Plans. Wingspan is 80" and length is 69". Plans are also for sale.
RBC has a rc Lavochkin La-7 kit for sale. The Wingspan is 41". All balsa construction is used throughout. For power you will need a Speed 600 size motor.
Hobby-Lobby has a rc Lavochkin La-7 ARF for sale. It is a foamy with a 33" wingspan and a 29" length. You will need a 400 size outrunner motor for power. Weight is about 1 lb.
Flyboy40
started a thread about building a Lavochkin La-7 scale model rc airplane from plans at RC Universe.
GIJon had rc Lavochkin La-7 retractable landing gear for sale at RC Universe.
Thaba Raptor
of RC Universe had comments about the rc Lavochkin La-7.
At RC Universe kochj
started a thread about a rc Lavochkin La-7.
Maggifix2 posted a video of the first flight of his rc Lavochkin La-7 at You Tube.
At You Tube sportsflyer100 posted a video of his rc Lavochkin La-7.
CHIPPO started a thread at RC Groups showing his rc Lavochkin La-7.
Ldm of RC Groups mentioned a new Lavochkin La-7 for sale.
At RC Groups depronator posted pictures and a description of a rc Lavochkin La-7 that he is building.
Lukey of RC Groups started a thread about his rc Lavochkin La-7.
At RC Groups slopeiron wrote a column detailing a rc Lavochkin La-7.
Do you have information about a rc Lavochkin La-7? If so, we would appreciate an email from you.
Lavochkin La-7
