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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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Shortly after the end of WWII in Europe, following the advancements from first generation jet-fighter projects such as the Sukhoi [[Su-9|Aircraft K]] prototype and the [[Yak-15]] family, the Soviet Union laid down a new set of requirements for a second generation jet fighter project. The main candidates were Mikoyan's [[MiG-15|I-310]] prototype, Yakovlev's [[Yak-30D|Yak-30]] prototype, and Lavochkin's '''Project 52'''. Project 52 differed from the competitors, as the project was for not one, but two aircraft. These two aircraft were designated '''La-174''' and '''La-174D''', the only difference being that the normal 174 used the reverse engineered Rolls-Royce Derwent engine, while the latter 174D used the Rolls-Royce Nene engine. In the end, only the Derwent powered prototype (reverse engineered as the Klimov RD-500 engine) was chosen to enter production as the [[La-15]]. However, due to the exponential advancements in technology in the early '50s, the La-15's service would be short lived, as more advanced aircraft with supersonic capability entered service and quickly replaced it, such as the new [[MiG-19 (Family)|MiG-19]] and [[MiG-21 (Family)|MiG-21]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in Update 1.39. The La-174 is a prototype variant of the La-15, possessing slight differences in statistics and a variant color scheme, and has been occasionally available for research in the Soviet tech tree following the La-15. To research the La-174, the La-15 must too be researched, even during the rare periods the La-174 is available for research. The plane must be researched ''and'' purchased during this time, and is otherwise unavailable.
  
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update 1.39]], is one of the rarest jets in the game, as it was only made available in limited time periods on 2 occasions: during the 2014 [[wt:en/news/833--en|Lavochkin's 114th birthday]] and 2017 [[wt:en/news/4961-special-the-la-174-is-back-en|Lavochkin's 117th birthday]] events. The two conditions to obtain the La-174 were that the La-15 had to be researched first, and the La-174 had to be researched ''and'' purchased during the event. Outside of these two short and exclusive events, the La-174 is otherwise unavailable. The La-174 is a very early prototype of the [[La-15]] found in the tech tree, and as such, the La-174 possesses very minor differences in performance and a different colour scheme. Due to being an almost identical early prototype to the tech tree La-15, the aircraft plays almost exactly the same: Relying on its very powerful engine and high thrust output to best its opponents in energy based engagements, while staying cautious of its own speed, as the aircraft can easily rip its wings in a straight line with the absurd engine power. Players flying this aircraft should also be wary of the early air-to-air missiles they can face when uptiered, as these weapons negate the speed advantages of the La-174.
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The La-174 shares many of the same attributes as the La-15, and thus shares the same general strengths and weaknesses as its brother. The La-174 is an incredibly fast aircraft for its tier, but suffers from various issues.
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The La-174 is unable to carry any secondary armaments, such bombs or rockets. It is equipped with three very powerful 23 mm cannons. These carry 100 rounds of ammunition per gun. Which works out a total of 300 rounds of ammunition.   
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Due to its incredible top speed for its battle rating, competing with the fastest at 8.0, the La-174 should apply boom and zoom tactics. Gain altitude (and thus energy), and use this energy to execute hit-and-runs on opposing aircraft. Your powerful 23 mm NR-23 cannons will help you kill targets in minimal time. Though it is not the worst jet at turning, it suffers from the issue of having incredibly weak wings, and they will likely snap if you attempt to turn fight other jets at high speed. However, if it needs to turn, it can hold its energy for an extended period of time and come out of a turn at a higher speed than most opponents.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,000 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! RB
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| 1,004 || 976 || 13,500 || 21.8 || 23.1 || 25.4 || 23.6 || 650
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
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! Stock
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! AB
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| 1,003 || 974 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.8 || 23.1 || 25.3 || 23.5 || rowspan="2" | 650
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
 
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! Upgraded
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| 1,040 || 1,026 || 13,50 || 21.2 || 21.5 || 38.7 || 31.7 || 650
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| 1,040 || 1,026 || 21.2 || 21.5 || 38.7 || 31.7
 
 
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==== Details ====
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====Details====
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flap
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
 
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| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
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! colspan="7" | Limits
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
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| 945 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || 470 || 320 || ~12 || ~6
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| 945 || 450 || 520 || ~26 || ~13
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 640 || < 535 || < 610 || > 140
 
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==== Engine performance ====
 
 
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| colspan="2" | Klimov RD-500 || 1
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| colspan="2" | 2,771 kg || colspan="3" | 227 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
 
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! Optimal altitude
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! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| 567 kg || colspan="2" | Centrifugal-flow turbojet
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| 3,041 kg || 3,185 kg || 3,393 kg || 3,671 kg || 3,870 kg
 
 
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! Optimal altitude
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! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (112%)
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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! Condition || 100% || 112%
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| ''Stationary'' || 1,350 kgf || 1,499 kgf
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| 0.49 || 0.47 || 0.44 || 0.41 || 0.39
 
 
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| ''Optimal'' || 1,350 kgf<br>(0 km/h) || 1,499 kgf<br>(0 km/h)
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! Optimal altitude
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| 0.49 || 0.47 || 0.44 || 0.41 || 0.39
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 155 mm bulletproof glass - Windscreen
 
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* 6 mm steel - In front of pilot
 
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* 8.5 mm steel - Pilot's headrest
 
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* 8 mm steel - Pilot's seat
 
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* Self-sealing fuel tanks (3 behind pilot)
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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{{Specs-Economy}}
 
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* It is recommended to unlock in this order: ''Fuselage Repair'', ''Offensive 23 mm'' and ''Compressor''.
 
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* In the second tier: ''Airframe'' then ''New Boosters'' <br>
 
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* Third tier: ''Wing Repair'' then ''New 23 mm cannons'' <br>
 
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* Final tier: ''Engine'' then ''Cover''
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|NR-23 (23 mm)}}
 
{{main|NR-23 (23 mm)}}
  
 
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* 3 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 300 total)
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* 3 x NR-23 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 300 total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Due to its incredible top speed for its battle rating, competing with the fastest at its battle rating, the La-174 should be employed in boom and zoom tactics. Gain altitude (and thus energy), and use this energy to execute hit-and-runs on opposing aircraft. Your powerful 23 mm NR-23 cannons will help you kill targets in minimal time. Despite the fact it is very manoeuvrable, it suffers from the issue of having incredibly weak wings, and they will likely snap if you attempt to turn fight other jets at high speed. However, if it needs to turn, it can hold its energy for an extended period and come out of a turn at a higher speed than most opponents.
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Due to its incredible top speed for its battle rating, competing with the fastest at 8.0, the La-174 should be employed in boom and zoom tactics. Gain altitude (and thus energy), and use this energy to execute hit-and-runs on opposing aircraft. Your powerful 23 mm NR-23 cannons will help you kill targets in minimal time. Despite the fact it is very manoeuverable, it suffers from the issue of having incredibly weak wings, and they will likely snap if you attempt to turn fight other jets at high speed. However, if it needs to turn, it can hold its energy for an extended period and come out of a turn at a higher speed than most opponents.  
  
 
====Specific enemies worth noting====
 
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'''F-86 Sabre/CL-13A Sabre:'''
 
'''F-86 Sabre/CL-13A Sabre:'''
  
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The F-86 Sabre is one of the main rivals of the La-174 if up-tiered and facing allied teams. The Sabre can easily outmanoeuvre, outrun and out climb the La-174. The best way to counter the Sabre is to attack it when it is at its most vulnerable position (low on energy, or damaged) or force it into a low-speed manoeuvring fight. Do not try to engage an F-86/CL-13A Sabre in any high-speed manoeuvres or any high-speed dogfighting in general as the Sabre will come out on top. In any low-speed manoeuvres, the Sabre will lose to the La-174 in any manoeuvring engagements.
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The F-86 Sabre is the one of the main rivals of the La-174 if up-tiered and facing allied teams. The Sabre can easily out maneuver, out run, and out climb the La-174. The best way to counter the Sabre is to attack it when it is at its most vulnerable position (low on energy, or damaged) or force it into a low speed maneuvering fight. Do not try to engage a F-86/CL-13A Sabre in any high speed maneuvers or any high speed dog-fighting in general as the Sabre will come out on top. In any low speed manoeuvers, the Sabre will lose to the La-174 in any manoeuvering engagements.
  
 
'''Meteor:'''
 
'''Meteor:'''
  
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The Meteor is another main rival of the La-174 as the La-174 can meet the Meteor at any time from being down-tiered to up-tiered. While the La-174 can outrun and out-climb early variants of the Meteors, the later variants are far harder to outrun and out climb as they can easily catch the La-174. The best way to deal with Meteors is to apply boom and zoom tactics, but do remember a skilled Meteor pilot will have no issue avoiding a La-174 that is attacking with boom and zoom tactics. Avoid any manoeuvring fights with any variant of the Meteor as they will outmanoeuvre you with no issues at all.
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The Meteor is another main rival of the La-174 as the La-174 can meet the Meteor at any time from being down-tiered to up-tiered. While the La-174 can out run and out-climb early variants of the Meteors, the later variants are far harder to out run and out climb as they can easily catch the La-174. The best way to deal with Meteors is to apply boom and zoom tactics, but do remember a skilled Meteor pilot will have no issue avoiding a La-174 that is attacking with boom and zoom tactics. Avoid any maneuvering fights with any variant of the Meteor as they will out maneuver you with no issues at all.
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===Modules===
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| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Compressor
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| Offensive 23 mm
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| II
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| New Boosters
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| Airframe
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| New 23 mm Cannons
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| IV
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| Engine
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| Cover
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It is recommended to unlock in this order: ''Fuselage Repair'', ''Offensive 23 mm'' and ''Compressor''. <br>
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In the second stage: ''Airframe'' then ''New Boosters'' <br>
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Third stage: ''Wing Repair'' then ''New 23 mm cannons'' <br>
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Final stage: ''Engine'' then ''Cover'' 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Cannons have a decent rate of fire and punch
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* Cannons have decent rate of fire and punch
 
* Good energy retention
 
* Good energy retention
 
* Decent acceleration
 
* Decent acceleration
 
* Cockpit visibility is above average
 
* Cockpit visibility is above average
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* Decent manoeuvrability around 500-700 km/h (310-435 mph)
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* Decent maneuverability around 500-700 kph/310-435 mph
 
* Good roll rate
 
* Good roll rate
 
* Great top speed for its battle rating
 
* Great top speed for its battle rating
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'''Cons:'''
 
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* Can rip its wings off in level flight
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* Can rip its wings off in level flight (speed warning at approximately 945 kph/587 mph, wings rip at 955 kph/593 mph)
 
* Ineffective air brakes
 
* Ineffective air brakes
 
* Guns have poor accuracy and very low muzzle velocity
 
* Guns have poor accuracy and very low muzzle velocity
 
* Recoil from guns causes the plane to pitch during firing
 
* Recoil from guns causes the plane to pitch during firing
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* Inherits the general Russian trait of very low ammo reserves, limiting the battle time
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* Inherits the general Russian trait of very low ammo reserves, limiting battle time
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* Doesn't take battle damage very well, especially to the wings of the aircraft
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* Doesn’t take battle damage very well, especially to the wings of the aircraft
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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As a prototype of the [[La-15]], the La-174 saw no combat experience. Only one was ever built, and it crashed during flight testing. Compared to the production version of the La-15, it was powered by a British Rolls-Royce engine, rather than the Soviet-made Klimov RD-500k which was derived from the aforementioned British turbojet engine.
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As a prototype of the [[La-15]], the La-174 saw no combat experience. Only one was ever built, and it crashed during flight testing. Compared to the production version of the La-15, it was powered by a British Rolls-Royce engine, rather than the Russian-made Klimov RD-500k which was derived from the aforementioned British turbojet engine.
  
 
== Media ==
 
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===Obtainable events===
  
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* The La-174 is only available in limited time periods in events, unlocked right after the La-15 in the main USSR tech tree.
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* The La-174 was available between 11 September to 18 September 2017 to honor [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4961-special-the-la-174-is-back-en Lavochkin's 117th birthday].
  
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Image:La-174 in flight.png|<small>La-174 in flight</small>
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|vGVV_IRRVVI|'''Permanent Disadvantages - La-174 / La-15''' - ''DEFYN''|AbjFlWS9EzI|'''La-15 and La-174 - First Impressions''' - ''MagzTV''}}
 
  
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== External links ==
 
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Revision as of 21:10, 6 September 2019

La-174
la_174.png
La-174
USSR flag.png USSR
V Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
8.0 8.0 8.0
Class:
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Description

GarageImage La-174.jpg


The La-174 is a gift rank V Soviet jet fighter with a battle rating of 8.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.39. The La-174 is a prototype variant of the La-15, possessing slight differences in statistics and a variant color scheme, and has been occasionally available for research in the Soviet tech tree following the La-15. To research the La-174, the La-15 must too be researched, even during the rare periods the La-174 is available for research. The plane must be researched and purchased during this time, and is otherwise unavailable.

The La-174 shares many of the same attributes as the La-15, and thus shares the same general strengths and weaknesses as its brother. The La-174 is an incredibly fast aircraft for its tier, but suffers from various issues.

The La-174 is unable to carry any secondary armaments, such bombs or rockets. It is equipped with three very powerful 23 mm cannons. These carry 100 rounds of ammunition per gun. Which works out a total of 300 rounds of ammunition.

Due to its incredible top speed for its battle rating, competing with the fastest at 8.0, the La-174 should apply boom and zoom tactics. Gain altitude (and thus energy), and use this energy to execute hit-and-runs on opposing aircraft. Your powerful 23 mm NR-23 cannons will help you kill targets in minimal time. Though it is not the worst jet at turning, it suffers from the issue of having incredibly weak wings, and they will likely snap if you attempt to turn fight other jets at high speed. However, if it needs to turn, it can hold its energy for an extended period of time and come out of a turn at a higher speed than most opponents.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
1,004 976 13,500 21.8 23.1 25.4 23.6 650
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,000 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
1,040 1,026 13,50 21.2 21.5 38.7 31.7 650

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
945 450 520 ~26 ~13
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 640 < 535 < 610 > 140
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
 ?,??? m  ??? hp  ?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

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

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: NR-23 (23 mm)

The La-174 is armed with:

  • 3 x NR-23 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 300 total)

Usage in battles

Due to its incredible top speed for its battle rating, competing with the fastest at 8.0, the La-174 should be employed in boom and zoom tactics. Gain altitude (and thus energy), and use this energy to execute hit-and-runs on opposing aircraft. Your powerful 23 mm NR-23 cannons will help you kill targets in minimal time. Despite the fact it is very manoeuverable, it suffers from the issue of having incredibly weak wings, and they will likely snap if you attempt to turn fight other jets at high speed. However, if it needs to turn, it can hold its energy for an extended period and come out of a turn at a higher speed than most opponents.

Specific enemies worth noting

F-86 Sabre/CL-13A Sabre:

The F-86 Sabre is the one of the main rivals of the La-174 if up-tiered and facing allied teams. The Sabre can easily out maneuver, out run, and out climb the La-174. The best way to counter the Sabre is to attack it when it is at its most vulnerable position (low on energy, or damaged) or force it into a low speed maneuvering fight. Do not try to engage a F-86/CL-13A Sabre in any high speed maneuvers or any high speed dog-fighting in general as the Sabre will come out on top. In any low speed manoeuvers, the Sabre will lose to the La-174 in any manoeuvering engagements.

Meteor:

The Meteor is another main rival of the La-174 as the La-174 can meet the Meteor at any time from being down-tiered to up-tiered. While the La-174 can out run and out-climb early variants of the Meteors, the later variants are far harder to out run and out climb as they can easily catch the La-174. The best way to deal with Meteors is to apply boom and zoom tactics, but do remember a skilled Meteor pilot will have no issue avoiding a La-174 that is attacking with boom and zoom tactics. Avoid any maneuvering fights with any variant of the Meteor as they will out maneuver you with no issues at all.

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Compressor Offensive 23 mm
II New Boosters Airframe
III Wings Repair New 23 mm Cannons
IV Engine Cover

It is recommended to unlock in this order: Fuselage Repair, Offensive 23 mm and Compressor.
In the second stage: Airframe then New Boosters
Third stage: Wing Repair then New 23 mm cannons
Final stage: Engine then Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Cannons have decent rate of fire and punch
  • Good energy retention
  • Decent acceleration
  • Cockpit visibility is above average
  • Decent maneuverability around 500-700 kph/310-435 mph
  • Good roll rate
  • Great top speed for its battle rating

Cons:

  • Can rip its wings off in level flight (speed warning at approximately 945 kph/587 mph, wings rip at 955 kph/593 mph)
  • Ineffective air brakes
  • Guns have poor accuracy and very low muzzle velocity
  • Recoil from guns causes the plane to pitch during firing
  • Inherits the general Russian trait of very low ammo reserves, limiting battle time
  • Doesn’t take battle damage very well, especially to the wings of the aircraft

History

As a prototype of the La-15, the La-174 saw no combat experience. Only one was ever built, and it crashed during flight testing. Compared to the production version of the La-15, it was powered by a British Rolls-Royce engine, rather than the Russian-made Klimov RD-500k which was derived from the aforementioned British turbojet engine.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Obtainable events

  • The La-174 is only available in limited time periods in events, unlocked right after the La-15 in the main USSR tech tree.
  • The La-174 was available between 11 September to 18 September 2017 to honor Lavochkin's 117th birthday.

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


USSR jet aircraft
Bereznyak-Isayev  BI
Yakovlev  Yak-15 · Yak-15P · Yak-17 · Yak-23 · Yak-28B · Yak-30D · Yak-38 · Yak-38M · Yak-141
Mikoyan-Gurevich  MiG-9 · MiG-9 (l) · MiG-15 · MiG-15bis · MiG-15bis ISH · MiG-17 · MiG-17AS · MiG-19PT
  MiG-21F-13 · MiG-21PFM · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis
  MiG-23M · MiG-23ML · MiG-23MLD · MiG-27M · MiG-27K
  MiG-29 · MiG-29SMT
Lavochkin  La-174 · La-15 · La-200
Sukhoi  Su-9 · Su-11
  Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK · Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3
  Su-25 · Su-25BM · Su-25K · Su-25T · Su-25SM3 · Su-39
  Su-27
Ilyushin  IL-28 · IL-28Sh
Tupolev  Tu-14T

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