Lavochkin La-9
The Lavochkin La-9 (NATO reporting name Fritz) was a Soviet fighter aircraft produced shortly after World War II. It was one of the last piston engined fighters to be produced before the widespread adoption of the jet engine.
| La-9 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Lavochkin |
| First flight | 1946 |
| Introduction | August 1946 |
| Status | Phased out of service |
| Primary users | Soviet Air Force Romanian Air Force North Korea Air Force |
| Produced | 1946–1948 |
| Number built | 1,559 |
| Variants | Lavochkin La-11 |
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