Cool thread. Some good info here.
The LaGG-3 is actually one of my favorite aircraft of WWII, despite it's less-than-favorable reputation. When built well and to specifications it was a good airplane, though a bit underpowered, with very good armament. One of the things I appreciate about the LaGGs is it's method of construction. Despite the materials used, the way it was built was actually way ahead of it's time. Many modern aircraft are built in a similar way, but instead of layers of treated "delta wood" they are made with layers of carbon fiber.
Sorry, didn't meant to hijack! Back to topic.
