Aircraft Photo of 01 red | Lavochkin La-15 | Russia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #74255
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:01 red
Aircraft Original Type:Lavochkin La-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Lavochkin La-15
Aircraft Version:Lavochkin La-15
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Russia - Air Force
Local Operator Name:ВВС России
Location
City / Airport:Monino (closed)Map
Country:Russia
Airport Codes:None
Collection:Central Museum of the Air Force
 
Photo Date:31 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 74255
Photo Comment

The Lavochkin La-15 (NATO reporting name 'Fantail') was an early Soviet jet fighter and a contemporary of the MiG-15. It was popular with pilots because of it's easy handling and reliability. It's pressurised cockpit was an advantage at high altitude. However, although the La-15 had a number of technical advantages over the MiG-15, a combination of easier manufacture and lower costs led to the MiG-15 being favoured. Only 235 La-15s were built, serving with the Soviet Air Force until 1953.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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