ICM LaGG-3 Series 1-4, WWII Soviet Fighter Plane

Description

LaGG-3 belonged to the new generation of Soviet fighters that were created just before WWII. The first prototype named I-301 was completed in March 1940. The trio of constructors – S. Lavochkin, V. Gorbunov and M. Gudkov, designed it. The main difference of this project became the all-wooden construction.

Serial production of the new fighter named LaGG-3 began in January 1941 on 5 plants. The main producer became the Plant 21 in Gorky. The first three series were completed with armament including 3 BS heavy machine guns and 2 ShKAS machine guns. Since autumn 1942 LaGG-3 was produced only the Plant 31 in Tbilysi. Aircraft series 35 had more powerful VK- 105 PF engine, armament included one ShVAK cannon, one BS machine gun and rocket projectiles.

It was equipped with slots, aerodynamic compensators of rudder and retractable tail wheel. LaGG-3 became one of three new types of Soviet fighters. In battles on the Soviet-German front, the LaGG-3 showed its solid construction and power armament, but it was too heavy and had difficult controllability, however in skilful hands it became a menacing weapon of air war. Many Soviet aces such as Heroes of the USSR L. Galtchenko and I. Evteev flew on LaGG-3. Three of the captured LaGG-3 served in Finnish Air Force.

Markings Available

• LaGG-3 series 1, Capt. L. Galtchenko, 145th IAP (Fighter Regiment), Shongui (Murmansk area), Autumn 1941
• LaGG-3 series 1, Maj. L. Galtchenko, Commander of 609th IAP (Fighter Regiment), Africanda (Murmansk area), Summer 1942
• LaGG-3 series 4, 44th IAP (Fighter Regiment), Leningrad area, Autumn 1941
• LaGG-3 series 4, 44th IAP (Fighter Regiment), Leningrad area, Autumn 1941

Model Information

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of Parts: 66
• Length: 184 mm
• Width: 204 mm
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm