La-200

La-200

Su-9

La-15

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La-200

Su-9

La-15

USSR

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
7.3	7.7	8.0

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Research:105 000

Purchase:300 000

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Description

The La-200 was a proposed Soviet all-weather interceptor. It was designed with the intent of protecting key strategic locations and defending against potential aerial threats from rival nations. The La-200 was developed in the late 1940s as tensions between the Soviet Union and western countries were growing. With plans to turn it into a crucial defense asset for the Soviet Union, its radar system and powerful engines were designed to allow it to successfully track and intercept enemy aircraft with ease. Even though the La-200 won a competition against three other aircraft with comparable capabilities, the project was ultimately viewed as a failure due to the development of even more advanced aircraft, such as the Yak-120, which rendered the La-200 obsolete before it could be fully deployed and was seen as a more practical solution for the Soviet Union's defense requirements. The failure of the La-200 demonstrated the challenges of keeping up with rapidly evolving aviation technology during that era. In the end, only one prototype was built, and it never entered full production.

The La-200 was introduced in Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm". It features promising performance characteristics, such as a top speed of more than 1,000 km/h, which allows it to outrun most aircraft at its battle rating. It works best at medium to high altitudes, where it is nearly impossible to catch and can inflict devastating strikes on unsuspecting foes via boom-and-zooming. With three N-37D cannons, the armament does not fall short either. However, one of its most unforgiving flaws is its terrible low-speed performance, which makes it difficult to manoeuvre and maintain stability when used at those speeds.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes

Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps

Max speed

at 0 m1 101 km/h

Turn time26 s

Max altitude13 500 m

Engine2 х Klimov VK-1

TypeJet

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight13 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	1,087	1,061	13500	26.9	27.8	38.7	37.0	700
Upgraded	1,110	1,101		25.6	26.0	58.7	47.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
✓	✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1123	450	627	598	450	~12	~6

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 600	< 700	< 750	N/A

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Empty mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
Klimov VK-1		2	7,700 kg		257 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each)	Type		9m fuel	20m fuel	31m fuel
892 kg	Centrifugal-flow turbojet		8,456 kg	9,363 kg	10,269 kg	12,500 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition	100% (front / rear)	WEP	9m fuel	20m fuel	31m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	2,430 / 2,520 kgf	N/A	0.59	0.53	0.48	0.40
Optimal	2,430 / 2,520 kgf (0 km/h)	N/A	0.59	0.53	0.48	0.40

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people

Speed of destruction

Structural1 123 km/h

Gear450 km/h

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 644 → 4 704

RB10 113 → 13 055

SB12 927 → 16 688

Total cost of modifications90 300

145 400

Talisman cost2 100

Crew training86 000

Experts300 000

Aces1 700

Research Aces720 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

130 / 360 / 600 %

196 / 196 / 196 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 6 100 Cost: 9 800 200 Compressor Research: 6 100 Cost: 9 800 200 New boosters Research: 10 000 Cost: 16 000 320 Wings repair Research: 11 000 Cost: 18 000 360 Engine Research: 15 000 Cost: 24 000 490	Airframe Research: 10 000 Cost: 16 000 320 Cover Research: 15 000 Cost: 24 000 490	ns37_belt_pack Research: 6 100 Cost: 9 800 200 n37_new_gun Research: 11 000 Cost: 18 000 360

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 13 x 37 mm N-37D cannon

Ammunition150 rounds

Fire rate400 shots/min

The La-200 is armed with:

• 3 x 37 mm N-37D cannons, chin-mounted (50 rpg = 150 total)

Usage in battles

Speed is your greatest advantage. The La-200 can outrun every jet at its BR and even some jets at higher BRs. At the beginning of a match try to gather speed as soon as possible. In a game, if you accelerate up to about 1,000 km/h no one will catch you even if they dive on you. You can use your speed to zoom climb and surprise any climbing (or unsuspecting) players. Remember that other fighters will be more manoeuvrable and that you can't afford taking any hits (top speed drops horribly if you get hit). Always make sure that you have enough energy to run away from the enemy if you miss. And you will miss a lot, the 37 mm cannons are hard to lead and quite inaccurate, so it is not recommended to use them at long distances. They are, however, extremely effective when they hit (one shot is almost always enough) so it's possible to get many kills without landing.

Radars

The La-200 is equipped with a Toriy search radar, located in the radome in the centre of the air intake.

Toriy - Target Detection Radar
Maximum Detection Range	Guaranteed Detection Range	Max Azimuth Scan Angle	Max Elevation Scan Angle
15,000 m	12,000 m	±30°	±32°

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Extremely high top speed for its battle rating
• Able to break the sound barrier in a dive
• Insane roll rate for Soviet standards, specially at high speeds
• Good acceleration up to 800 km/h
• Good climb rate and acceleration provides great zoom climb capability
• Hard-hitting guns with decent rate of fire
• Second pilot takes over if the first one is knocked out
• Effective airbrake
• Flaps can help turn (if used properly)
• Has access to a target detection radar with decent range
• Able to RTB if one engine is lost

Cons:

• Horrible low speed performance
• Elevator locks up at high speeds, can lead to a crash if you're not careful
• Guns have some noticeable dispersion
• Guns have relatively low ammo count (50 shells for each gun, 150 total)
• Huge target with no armour
• No payload (no access to bombs/rockets)

History

In 1948, Soviet high command issued a requirement for a two man, all-weather, twin -engined jet interceptor that would be capable of carrying a new type of radar system called "Toriy" (Thorium). All three Soviet design bureaus (Lavochkin, MiG, and Sukhoi) developed a prototype for testing.

Lavochkin's design, the La-200, had a long fuselage to accommodate its two turbojet engines, swept wings, and a large cockpit for two men. The La-200 took its maiden flight on September 9th, 1949. It was the only aircraft of the three designs to pass initial trials.

By the early 1950s, the La-200 was ready to enter production under the official designation La-17. However, due to the appearance of the Yak-120 (later known as Yak-25), which surpassed the La-200's performance in testing, the La-200 order was cancelled in favor of the Yakovlev design.

Only a single prototype of the La-200 was ever built, and it was modified several times during development to improve performance, correct flaws, and test other radar systems.

- From Devblog

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the La-200 from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

La-200 vs M.D.452 IIA - War Thunder Official Channel

The Shooting Range #90 - Pages of History section at 04:03 discusses the La-200.

Best aircraft for Boom & Zoom discusses the La-200 at 5:21 - War Thunder Official Channel

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

• [Devblog] La-200: The High-Speed Kite
• Official data sheet - more details about the performance

Lavochkin Design Bureau (Лавочкинa Опытное конструкторское бюро)
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