{"product_id":"lavochkin-la-9-la-11-soviet-piston-fighter-manuals-collection","title":"Lavochkin La-9 \u0026 La-11 — Soviet Piston Fighter Manuals Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLavochkin La-9 \u0026amp; La-11 — Soviet Piston Fighter Manuals Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLavochkin La-9\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLa-11\u003c\/strong\u003e (NATO reporting name: \u003cem\u003eFang\u003c\/em\u003e) represent the pinnacle of Soviet piston-engined fighter development. The La-9 entered service in 1946 as a fully all-metal successor to the wartime La-7; the La-11 followed in 1947, optimized for long-range strategic bomber escort. This collection brings together original Soviet Ministry of Armed Forces and Ministry of Aviation Industry technical publications issued by \u003cstrong\u003eOborongiz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVoenizdat\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1947–1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical documentation, aerodynamic characteristics, and flight performance data derive from original Soviet OKB-301 flight testing records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📚 Documents in This Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLa-9 — Technical Publications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eСамолёт Ла-9 — Краткое описание конструкции\u003c\/strong\u003e (Brief Description of Construction) · Oborongiz 1947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eСамолёт Ла-9, Книга первая — Общие данные и летно-тактические свойства самолёта\u003c\/strong\u003e (General Data \u0026amp; Flight-Tactical Characteristics, Book 1) · Министерство авиационной промышленности СССР · Oborongiz 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eСамолёт Ла-9, Книга вторая — Вооружение\u003c\/strong\u003e (Armament, Book 2) · Министерство авиационной промышленности СССР · Oborongiz 1947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eСамолёт Ла-9, Книга третья — Описание конструкции и спецоборудования самолёта\u003c\/strong\u003e (Airframe \u0026amp; Special Equipment, Book 3) · Управление Главнокомандующего ВВС ВС СССР · Oborongiz 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eСамолёт Ла-9 с мотором АШ-82ФН — Инструкция авиамеханику\u003c\/strong\u003e (ASh-82FN Engine — Aircraft Mechanic's Manual) · Военное издательство МВС СССР 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLa-9 \u0026amp; La-11 — Joint Service Publications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLa-9 \u0026amp; La-11 — Service Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e (Инструкция по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию) · Oborongiz 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLa-11 — Technical Publications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLa-11 — Technical Description, Book 1\u003c\/strong\u003e (Техническое описание, Книга первая) · Oborongiz 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLa-11 — Technical Description, Book 2: Armament\u003c\/strong\u003e (Вооружение, Книга вторая) · Oborongiz 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLa-11 — Technical Description, Book 3: Airframe \u0026amp; Special Equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e (Описание конструкции и спецоборудования, Книга третья) · Oborongiz 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✈️ Aerodynamic Reports \u0026amp; Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe La-9 and La-11 transitioned away from the wood-composite structures of wartime Lavochkins to a fully \u003cstrong\u003eall-metal duralumin stressed-skin construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e TsAGI advanced laminar flow airfoil — minimized high-speed drag but produced a sharper, less forgiving stall than the La-7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrag Reduction (La-11):\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil cooler intake cleanly integrated inside the lower engine cowling, eliminating the external ventral scoop used on the La-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Penalties (La-11):\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal long-range fuel tanks and enlarged main landing gear tires required structural reinforcement, raising empty weight to \u003cstrong\u003e2,770 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚙️ Engine Technical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth aircraft were powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eShvetsov ASh-82FN\u003c\/strong\u003e (or FNV variant) — 14-cylinder, two-row, air-cooled radial engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,850 hp (1,380 kW) at Takeoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect fuel injection, 2-speed centrifugal supercharger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropeller Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVISh-105V 3-bladed constant-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustion Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExhaust gases ducted into empty wing fuel voids as inert gas to suppress fuel-vapor explosion risk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🕹️ Handling and Stability Studies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Harmony:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and highly responsive at low to medium altitudes. 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Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. 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