LaGG-3-35

LaGG-3-35

LaGG-3-11

LaGG-3-66

LaGG-3-35

LaGG-3-11

LaGG-3-66

USSR

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.3	2.3	2.3

Class:

Fighter

Research:9 200

Purchase:16 000

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This page is about the aircraft LaGG-3-35. For other uses, see LaGG-3 (Disambiguation)

Description

The LaGG-3-35 is a Rank II Soviet fighter aircraft with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

The LaGG-3-35 is a jack of all trades type of fighter aircraft. Its key strength and weakness it does not have many weaknesses but does not have many advantages. When flying the LaGG-3-35, it can be used in a variety of roles depending on what you are engaging in combat. Always keep in mind certain planes you battle may be better than the LaGG-3-35 at something.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 3,300 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
549	534	9,500	22.0	22.7	11.3	11.1	403
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 3,300 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
583	566	9,500	20.1	21.0	16.4	13.8	403

Details

Features
Combat flap	Take-off flap	Landing flap	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
700	450	520	~22	~22

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 380	< 380	< 420	> 270

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
700 m	1,260 hp	?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

• 8 mm Steel - armor plate behind pilot's seat
• No armour glazing
• Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
• More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

Armaments

Offensive armament

The LaGG-3-35 is armed with:

• 1 × 12.7 mm Berezin UB Machine Gun, nose mounted (200rpg)
• 1 × 20 mm ShVAK Cannon, nose mounted firing through the propeller hub (150rpg)

Suspended armament

The LaGG-3-35 can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

• Without load
• 2 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs (100 kg total)
• 2 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
• 6 x 82 mm RS-82 rockets
• 6 x 82 mm RBS-82 rockets

Usage in the battles

Bomber Hunter: The LaGG-3-35 is a capable bomber hunter especially when using the rockets. Bombers that you would meet will easily disintegrate from a single rocket hit majority of the time or be crippled so badly that they will eventually crash. Also the Cannon and Machine gun on the plane can do damage to enemy bombers as well, it will take some time but eventually the enemy bomber will go down.

Air Superiority: The LaGG-3-35 is a capable air superiority fighter as it can fight as a energy or turn fighter depending on what you face.

Specific enemies worth noting

Supermarine Spitfires: The Supermarine Spitfire is a plane to be feared when flying the LaGG-3-35 as many of the key strengths the LaGG-3-35 has, the Spitfire has (if not better). When battling the spitfire, always try to go for the initial hit as early spitfires do not react well to damage. Always remember do not get into maneuvering fights with Spitfires as they will easily out maneuver the LaGG-3-35 at any speeds.

Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa and Mitsubishi A6M Reisen: When battling these planes, altitude is everything. These two Japanese planes will have no issue out performing a LaGG-3-35 in maneuverability. Therefore when facing these two enemy planes, use Boom and Zoom tactics to defeat them.

Vought F4U Corsair: The Corsair is a plane to be feared as its firepower (compared to the LaGG-3-35's firepower) and superior speed will be a major factor to watch out for. Do not try to out run or go for head on attacks if possible when confronting the F4U Corsair. Turn fighting is your best chance of success as the LaGG-3-35 will have no issue out turning them.

Messerschmitt Bf 109 F: This plane is the worst enemy to face in a LaGG-3-35. The Bf 109 F will easily out perform he LaGG-3-35 in everything (Firepower, Maneuverability, Climb Rate, Speed, energy fighting, and engine/plane performance at any altitude). To deal with the Bf 109 F is going to come down to who has the most energy at the start of the engagement and who can force the other to lose all their energy during the course of the engagement.

Counter-tactics

To counter the LaGG-3-35 is going to become a case of what your plane's advantage would be. The LaGG-3-35 does not have many weaknesses nor does it have any advantages. Therefore to shoot down the LaGG-3-35 is going to come down to what your plane's advantage is over the LaGG-3-35.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Separate	Not ontrollable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm	DZ-40
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 12 mm MGs	RO-82
III	Wings Repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm
IV			Cover	New 20 mm Cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Good armament
• Good energy fighter
• Rockets can be used for air to air combat
• Decent cannon ammo count
• Best performance at low altitudes (< 3000 m)
• Stable gun platform

Cons:

• Mediocre at everything
• Not as good at turning as many Yaks
• Can have problems pulling out of a steep dive
• Flaps won't save you after getting "Tail control damaged"
• Poor performance at high altitude
• Doesn't react well to damage
• No bulletproof glass or armor to protect the pilot in head on attacks

History

The LaGG-3 was designed in 1938 by Semyon Lavochkin, Vladimir Gorbunov and Mikhail Gudkov as an air superiority fighter. The LaGG-3 is upgraded version of the LaGG-1 which suffered from poor performance. The LaGG-3 would become a important plane for the Soviet Air Force during the early days of World War 2 on the Eastern Front. A total of 6,528 LaGG-3 would produced during its lifespan. It would be replaced by more capable planes later on in World War 2 such as the LaGG-5 which is a LaGG-3 air frame with a improved radial engine.

Media

• Skins and camouflages for the LaGG-3-35 from live.warthunder.com.

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