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La-7 Fin vs MiG-9 Fargo

Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-9 Fargo
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Specifications
La-7 Fin MiG-9 Fargo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lavochkin Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 1 February 1944 24 April 1946
Year introduced 1944 1948
Number produced 5753 units 610 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.6 m² 18.2 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.2 m
Length 8.6 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 661 km/h 910 km/h
Operational range 665 km 800 km
Service ceiling 10,450 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,315 kg 4,860 kg
Empty weight 2,638 kg 3,283 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,380 kW 2 x 800 kgf
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Overview

The La-7 Fin and the MiG-9 Fargo are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lavochkin and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin vs 910 km/h for the MiG-9 Fargo. The La-7 Fin has an operational range of 665 km vs 800 km for the MiG-9 Fargo. The MiG-9 Fargo operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,450 m for the La-7 Fin.

The La-7 Fin has been produced in 5,753 units vs 610 for the MiG-9 Fargo. The La-7 Fin first flew 2 years before the MiG-9 Fargo (1944 vs 1946).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the La-7 Fin or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo is faster with a maximum speed of 910 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 249 km/h.
Which has longer range, the La-7 Fin or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a longer range at 800 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the La-7 Fin or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the La-7 Fin or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,860 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the La-7 Fin or MiG-9 Fargo?
The MiG-9 Fargo is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the La-7 Fin or MiG-9 Fargo?
The La-7 Fin entered service first in 1944, 4 years before the MiG-9 Fargo which entered service in 1948.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La-7 Fin or MiG-9 Fargo?
The La-7 Fin has been produced in greater numbers with 5,753 units compared to 610 units of the MiG-9 Fargo.