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The Lavochkin La-5 series 8 is a premium fighter from the Battle of Stalingrad module of [[IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles]].

= Hangar view =
[[File:La-5.jpg|700px|frameless|center]]
= Important facts and figures =
=== Engine management ===
*Boosted power time limit (stock engine): 5min.
*The M-82F mod ''removes'' this time limit.
*In addition to boosted power, both engines use the boost button for extra oomph.
*The M-82Fs' limit to its power output is heat soak. Under boost, unless speeds are very high, the oil will overheat after 5 to 10 minutes. Climbing with boost can overheat the cylinder heads too.
*Shift supercharger gears at 3000m (earlier than the manual calls for).
*Inlet cowls should be open at all times. They should only be closed to protect the engine from overcooling.
*The mixture at 100% can loosely be equated to auto-rich in an american plane. Lean only to conserve fuel in cruise.
*The engine guzzles gas. With a full tank, if you are heavy on the boost, expect a flight time between 35 and 45 minutes.
*The outlet cowls are super draggy. Keep them completely closed as much as possible.
=== Airspeed considerations ===

= Flying the La-5 =
== Out of combat ==
=== Startup and taxi ===
*RPM, mixture 100%.
*Inlet cowls fully open.
*Throttle 10-15%.
*Yaw trimmer strongly to the right (30-50% according to your preference).
*Begin engine startup sequence.
*For taxiing, be aware that the tailwheel doesn't lock, therefore the plane will need careful handling on the ground.
=== Takeoff ===
*Oil radiators fully open.
*Outlet cowls at around 60% for the initial climb to altitude.
*Smoothly throttle up to full power.
*Use '''right''' rudder to keep the plane straight.
*Takeoff speed is just under 200km/h.
=== Climb ===
*Pitch trim to achieve the desired attitude.
*Keep an eye on your cylinder head temperature and adjust the outlet cowls if necessary.
*Keep an eye on your oil temperature. If it get too high, turn off boost. If that still isn't enough, reduce the power output (throttle and RPM).
*Adjust the yaw trimmer until the slip indicator is centred.
*Dont forget to shift your supercharger gear at 3000m (earlier than the manual calls for).
=== Cruise ===
*Pitch trim to achieve the desired attitude.
*Close the outlet flaps.
*Adjust the yaw trimmer until the slip indicator is centred.
*If you wish to save fuel, lean your mixture.
=== Landing ===
*RPM to 100%.
*Keep an eye on your oil temperature and adjust the radiator accordingly.
*Keep an eye on your cylinder head temperature and close the inlet cowls if necessary.
*Extend flaps below ???km/h.
*If the plane needs a little more encouragement to slow down, opening the outlet flaps to 100% can help.
*Landing speed is around 155km/h.
*After touchdown, let the plane roll for a little while before applying the brakes.



== In combat ==
=== Overall ===


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= Flying against the La-5 =
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