La-5 - Revision history

U44629479: Edits

2024-09-08T19:11:13Z

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U99374137: Added Horrible over the nose visibility to the cons list.

2024-09-08T10:46:20Z

Added Horrible over the nose visibility to the cons list.

U178117757: /* Flight performance */ AB and RB stock performance

2024-09-01T02:22:46Z

‎Flight performance: AB and RB stock performance

U38088265: /* Description */

2024-02-26T21:12:48Z

‎Description

U120313908: /* Description */ New Description Project

2024-02-25T22:24:17Z

‎Description: New Description Project

U44629479: Edits

2024-02-02T17:55:26Z

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U29330587: /* Flight performance */

2024-02-02T16:30:21Z

‎Flight performance

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-16T16:51:55Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2022-09-09T12:57:24Z

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U38088265: Edits

2021-10-02T23:06:39Z

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 * Poor performance above 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
 * Low total ammunition count
 * Severe surface control compression in dives
 * No bulletproof glass or armour to protect the pilot in head-on attacks

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 * Poor performance above 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
 * Low total ammunition count
-* Jack of all trades master of none
+* Jack of all trades, master of none
 * Severe surface control compression in dives
 * No bulletproof glass or armour to protect the pilot in head-on attacks
 == History ==

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+| 555 || 537 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.1 || 22.9 || 9.8 || 9.8 || rowspan="2" | 370
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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The La-5 Type 37 was a Soviet fighter plane powered by a 1,700 hp Shvetsov M-82A radial engine. It featured two 20 mm ShVAK cannons and had flight characteristics similar to the Bf.109F. However, it faced issues like cockpit heat, gas contamination, poor cockpit canopy quality, and low speeds due to canopy regulations. Despite these drawbacks, improvements were made throughout production. The La-5 Type 37 entered service in 1942 and a total of 1,021 were produced until the end of the year. Further enhancements were needed for it to match the performance of newer German fighters like the Bf.109G and FW.190
+The La-5 type 37 was a Soviet fighter plane powered by a 1,700 hp Shvetsov M-82A radial engine. It featured two 20 mm ShVAK cannons and had flight characteristics similar to the Bf 109 F. However, it faced issues like cockpit heat, gas contamination, poor cockpit canopy quality, and low speeds due to canopy regulations. Despite these drawbacks, improvements were made throughout production. The La-5 type 37 entered service in 1942 and a total of 1,021 were produced until the end of the year. Further enhancements were needed for it to match the performance of newer German fighters like the Bf 109 G and Fw 190.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.35]]. The La-5 is an energy fighter. While having decent manoeuvrability, it is sluggish when flown at low speeds and suffers from the control surfaces locking up at higher velocities. It is best to gain altitude, stay around 2,000-3,000 m and make short dives on distracted or weaker enemy planes. It has good armament, 2 x 20mm cannons, but a low ammo pool requires good trigger discipline to last the entire match

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.35]].
+The La-5 Type 37 was a Soviet fighter plane powered by a 1,700 hp Shvetsov M-82A radial engine. It featured two 20 mm ShVAK cannons and had flight characteristics similar to the Bf.109F. However, it faced issues like cockpit heat, gas contamination, poor cockpit canopy quality, and low speeds due to canopy regulations. Despite these drawbacks, improvements were made throughout production. The La-5 Type 37 entered service in 1942 and a total of 1,021 were produced until the end of the year. Further enhancements were needed for it to match the performance of newer German fighters like the Bf.109G and FW.190
-The La-5 is an energy fighter. While having decent manoeuvrability, it is sluggish when flown at low speeds and suffers from the control surfaces locking up at higher velocities. It is best to gain altitude, stay around 2,000-3,000 m and make short dives on distracted or weaker enemy planes.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.35]]. The La-5 is an energy fighter. While having decent manoeuvrability, it is sluggish when flown at low speeds and suffers from the control surfaces locking up at higher velocities. It is best to gain altitude, stay around 2,000-3,000 m and make short dives on distracted or weaker enemy planes. It has good armament, 2 x 20mm cannons, but a low ammo pool requires good trigger discipline to last the entire match
 == General info ==

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+| 735<!--{{Specs|destruction|body}}--> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 431 || 406 || 280 || ~14 || ~14
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-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 A single-seat cantilever monoplane fighter with a closed cockpit and retractable landing gear with a tail wheel. Adapted from the LaGG-3 fighter's airframe for the air-cooled M-82 engine.
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 Throughout its series production, the aircraft's flaws were slowly corrected, but for it to go toe to toe with the Bf.109G and the other new German fighter, the FW.190, its flight characteristics needed to be increased.
 === Notable pilots ===

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.35]].
-The La-5 is an energy fighter. While having decent manoeuvrability, it is sluggish when flown at low speeds and suffers from the control surfaces locking up at higher velocities. It is best to gain altitude, stay around 2-3,000 meters and make short dives on distracted or weaker enemy planes.
+The La-5 is an energy fighter. While having decent manoeuvrability, it is sluggish when flown at low speeds and suffers from the control surfaces locking up at higher velocities. It is best to gain altitude, stay around 2,000-3,000 m and make short dives on distracted or weaker enemy planes.
 == General info ==
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 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-* 8.5 mm Steel - Plate behind the pilot (with "Rear Armor Plate" module added, thickness increases to 10 mm)
+* 8.5 mm Steel - Plate behind the pilot (with "Rear Armour Plate" module added, thickness increases to 10 mm)
 * 8.5 mm Steel - Headrest
 * No armour glazing
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 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 [[File:Cockpit_La-5.jpg|thumbnail|right|The La-5's instrument panel.]]
-At the start of the game, climb high and wait for the first dogfight to commence. Once the other planes are engaged, dive on one, fire a good burst, and pull away back to around 3,000 m, and do it again. Shallow dives like this typically best take place at a lower altitude than other boom and zoom aircraft, but here is where the plane's speed will be optimal for manoeuvrability. If you pick up a tail, speeds of around 300 kph/186.4 mph are the best for manoeuvring. This plane is one of the first Soviet fighters in the game to have a powerful engine, WEP, and effective cooling.
+At the start of the game, climb high and wait for the first dogfight to commence. Once the other planes are engaged, dive on one, fire a good burst, and pull away back to around 3,000 m, and do it again. Shallow dives like this typically best take place at a lower altitude than other boom and zoom aircraft, but here is where the plane's speed will be optimal for manoeuvrability. If you pick up a tail, speeds of around 300 km/h (186 mph) are the best for manoeuvring. This plane is one of the first Soviet fighters in the game to have a powerful engine, WEP, and effective cooling.
 The 20 mm cannons are mighty, but low on total ammunition count. Only fly this plane after getting used to the trajectories of the other more forgiving Soviet planes, such as the Yak line, since they use the same cannons. It is typically best to use Ground Target ammo for its high explosive properties.
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 * Good performance in both vertical and horizontal flight
 * Good energy retention
-* Nose mounted weaponry
+* Nose-mounted weaponry
 * Leading edge slats
 * High rate of fire of the 20 mm [[ShVAK (20 mm)|ShVAK]] cannons
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 == Media ==
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 ;Images
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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|FAB-50 (50 kg)}}
+{{main|FAB-50sv (50 kg)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * Without load
-* 2 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs (100 kg total)
+* 2 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (100 kg total)
 == Usage in battles ==
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 == History ==
-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 === In-game description ===
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 === Notable pilots ===
+[[File:Ivan_Kozhedub_2.jpg|thumb|none|200px|link=User:U64962917#Kozhedub,_Ivan_N.|Soviet ace pilot [[User:U64962917#Kozhedub,_Ivan_N.|Ivan Kozhedub]], highest scoring Allied ace of WWII.]]
 == Media ==
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 ;Images
-<div><ul>
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Wallpaper La-5 Airfield.jpg|thumb|none|250px|La-5 at an airfield]] </li>
+File:Wallpaper La-5 Airfield.jpg|La-5 at an airfield
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:FAB-50 La-5drop.jpg|thumb|none|300px|La-5 dropping a bomb]] </li>
+File:FAB-50 La-5drop.jpg|La-5 dropping a bomb
-</ul></div>
+</gallery>
 == See also ==
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 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
-* ''other literature.''-->
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/87239-lavochkin-la-5/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]