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La-7 Fin vs Pe-2 Buck

Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 La-7 Fin
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
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Specifications
La-7 Fin Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Bombers
Manufacturer Lavochkin Petlyakov
First flight 1 February 1944 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1944 1941
Number produced 5753 units 11430 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.6 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 17.2 m
Height 2.5 m 3.4 m
Length 8.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 661 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 665 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 10,450 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,315 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 2,638 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,380 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Overview

The La-7 Fin is a Combat Aircraft built by Lavochkin, while the Pe-2 Buck is a Bombers by Petlyakov.

Top speed is 661 km/h for the La-7 Fin vs 540 km/h for the Pe-2 Buck. The La-7 Fin has an operational range of 665 km vs 1,315 km for the Pe-2 Buck. The La-7 Fin operates at altitudes up to 10,450 m compared to 8,800 m for the Pe-2 Buck. At 8,520 kg MTOW, the Pe-2 Buck is 2.6x the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.

The La-7 Fin has been produced in 5,753 units vs 11,430 for the Pe-2 Buck. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 5 years before the La-7 Fin (1939 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the La-7 Fin or Pe-2 Buck?
The La-7 Fin is faster with a maximum speed of 661 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the La-7 Fin or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a longer range at 1,315 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the La-7 Fin or Pe-2 Buck?
The La-7 Fin has a higher service ceiling at 10,450 meters (34,284 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the La-7 Fin or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,520 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the La-7 Fin or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the La-7 Fin or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 3 years before the La-7 Fin which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La-7 Fin or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 5,753 units of the La-7 Fin.