Gu-82, M.I.Goudkov

This
was the attempt of M.I.Goudkov, one of the LaGG-3 designers, to re-engine the LaGG-3 with the Shvetsov ASh-82 engine.
Diesel(!!) DM-30 was also fitted. It was abandoned even before its first flight, because the S.A.Lavochkin La-5 was already in production.
One built ?
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  • Gu-82, Goudkov
    		• Technical data
    Type Gu-82
    Function fighter
    Year 1942
    Crew 1
    Engines 1*1450hp Shvetsov ASh-82
    Wing Span 9.80m
    Length 8.71m
    Wing Area 17.50m2
    Range 1.8 hrs
    Modified January 25, 1996
    by Alexandre Savine;    		 Back to
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