About
An improved version of the La‑5F, the La‑5FN debuted in 1943 with a fuel-injected ASh‑82FN engine, boosting power and overall performance. Nearly 4,800 were built, and it became one of the USSR’s most formidable low-altitude fighters
Playstyle
A low-to-medium altitude energy fighter, excelling in boom-and-zoom tactics. It combines excellent acceleration, climb, dive, and strong energy retention with enough agility for turn-fights against most adversaries
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Good armament — twin 20 mm ShVAK cannons with solid firing accuracy
Cons
➖ Subpar roll and turn rate compared to dedicated turnfighters
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- Later La-5FNs were armed with a pair of B/20S cannons which were lighter than the standard ShVAKs.
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