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ESM Lavochkin LA-7 80" wingspan radio control scale model airplane. Optional retracts available separately. $119 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US - Must call for air shipping quotes.


ESM Lavochkin LA-7 80" wingspan radio control scale model airplane. Optional retracts available separately. $119 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US - Must call for air shipping quotes.

$549.99
$369.00
Item# (ESMLA7-80)

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Shipping is $119 in the continental US via UPS Ground.

Tips for Electric Conversion:Click here to view a RCU thread on electric conversion of a Hurricane This size motor, the E-Flight Power 160 or equivalent is more than enough power for the 80” ESM planes. It can also be used with the 72” ESM planes with smaller batteries.

ESM Lavochkin LA-7, 80"

The Lavochkin LA-7 produced by ESM, is yet another top notch RC scale airplane design to excite you with both appearance and performance. ESM of China has been importing RC scale airplanes into the USA and Canada for a few years now, and in that time ESM has become recognized as a new industry leader in highly detailed, great flying, ARF’s. Not only are the ESM ARF’s highly detailed, and great flying, they are extremely affordable for anyone to enjoy!

The Lavochkin LA-7, as with all of ESM’s RC scale airplanes, come already painted at the factory, have pre-applied decals (which are then covered with a clear coat at the factory), have factory functional flaps (if the full scale version also had flaps), and come with one of the more complete hardware packages anywhere…including screws, rods, fuel tanks…etc.  

All ESM planes are painted with a very high quality enamel paint which is resistant to oil, grease, and fuels. The high gloss paints are of course easier to clean than the low gloss. These paints can be painted over for weathering and the like.

Most ESM scale RC airplanes have epoxy resin fiberglass fuselages, with the wings being typical built up, and then covered with Solartex fabric, which is then painted for a perfect match! While all ESM scale RC planes come from the factory with conventional gear and wheels, ESM also offers a complete line of retracts for each individual plane, adding to the level of scale realism that all scale pilots look for in an ARF. It doesn’t end there, ESM offers separately a full line of scale accessories like bombs, gear doors, pilots, external fuel tanks and more, specifically designed to help those builders who want the most realism possible, without having to spend hours designing and building all these extra scale goodies.

Here at TBM we know that things can happen, and because of this, we work very hard with ESM to provide you with many spare parts. Simply refer to your warranty for further information as to parts availability.

The ESM Lavochkin LA-7, as with all of the ESM line of ARF scale RC airplanes, look and fly so realistically that we are confident that you will be extremely pleased !!!  ESM is continually working on producing new RC scale aircraft, and most of these new offerings will be available with wingspans of 80 inches or more so that they will meet or exceed IMAA legal requirements…so be sure to come back often to see what new  ARF scale RC aircraft TBM and ESM have coming out!

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Wing Span: 80" (2032 mm)
Length: 65" (1650 mm)
Wing area: 67.39sq. ft (68.7 sq dm)
Wing Loading: 37.2 oz/sq. ft (113.6 g/sq. dm)
Flying Weight: 16.9 lbs (7700g) *Weight Information
Radio: 6ch & 8 servos
Gas Engine: 38cc to 50cc
Glow Engine: 1.60 2 cycle or 1.80 4 cycle
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The Lavochkin LA-7, as with all of ESM’s scale models, is loaded with features never before found in such low priced ARF’s, resulting in highly detailed, great looks, and great flying ARF’s!

The detailed fuselage is epoxy resin fiberglass, with scale panel lines and rivets molded right in. Wings are typical built up construction, include pre-designed cavity’s and mounting blocks for optional scale retracts, and have factory constructed flaps, all of which is then factory covered with Solartex fabric. All parts are finally expertly painted right at ESM’s factory, and once dry, all scale decals are pre-applied, and are then covered with a factory clear coat for protection.

All ESM planes are painted with a very high quality enamel paint which is resistant to oil, grease, and fuels. The high gloss paints are of course easier to clean than the low gloss. These paints can be painted over for weathering and the like.

The ESM Lavochkin LA-7 comes from the factory with conventional gear and wheels, and one of the more complete hardware packages anywhere…including screws, rods, fuel tanks…etc. ESM also offers a complete line of retracts for each individual plane, adding to the level of scale realism that all scale pilots look for in an ARF.

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ESMLA7-80.pdf - 2.76MB

By 1943, the La-5 had become a mainstay of the VVS, yet both its head designer, Semyon Lavochkin, as well as the engineers at TsAGI felt that it could be improved upon. The essential method was reducing weight and improving aerodynamic quality. Many improvements were made, these merging into production of the new La-7 fighter. The visible changes included a new position for the oil cooler and superger intake. The result was a higher top speed of 660km/h and turning a full circle took 19-21 seconds.

The La-7 was the only Soviet fighter to shoot down a Messerschmitt Me-262, by Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub on one occasion over Germany on February 15, 1945. The La-7 earned itself a superb combat record by the end of the war, and was flown by the top two Soviet aces of the conflict, one of which was Lt.Col. S.F Dolgushin, commander of the 156th IAP. Total production of the La-7 amounted to 5,753 aircraft.

Testing of the new La-7 was started in the beginning of 1944 . The La-7 ended the superiority in vertical maneuverability that the Messerschmitt Bf 109G had previously enjoyed over other Soviet fighters. Furthermore, it was fast enough at low altitudes to catch, albeit with some difficulties, Focke Wulf Fw 190 fighter-bombers that attacked Soviet units on the frontlines and immediately headed for German-controlled airspace at full speed. The Yakovlev Yak-3 and the Yakovlev Yak-9U with the Klimov VK-107 engine lacked a large enough margin of speed to overtake the German raiders.

Only 115 La-7s were lost in air combat, only half the number of Yak-3s.

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Here at Troy Built Models, we, as modelers ourselves, know what it is like to bring home a new plane only to have to go out to buy what you'll need to finish your plane, and get it up in the air. We also understand that while ESM does included a very complete hardware package, you will still need to get your own radio, gear, engine, etc. In order to help you, our loyal customers, we have put together as comprehensive a list as we can to include what you'll need to finish your new airplane.

We made this list to make it easier for you to order what you'll need at the same time as when you order your plane here at TBM, so that we can ship it all to you at the same time. Look over our list, and pick and chose what you'll need and it will be added to your shopping cart.

Disclaimer: We may not have covered all of items totally needed for every airplane. Personal choice and use in the past is another variable. As modelers ourselves, we tried to think of most of the accessories you might need. This way, the accessories will arrive with your kit and you can get started immediately. Since we post out manuals on line as well, you can be looking at it before the plane gets to you. If you feel we have missed something, let us know by emailing us. Thank you for your support and contribution.




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