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Lavochkin La-160

Lavochkin La-160

The Lavochkin La-160, known as Strelka (Arrow), was the first Soviet swept-winged jet fighter research prototype. It was designed and manufactured by the Lavochkin Design Bureau from 1946. USAF reporting name - Type 6

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
NPO Lavochkin
Category
Fighters
Country of origin
Soviet Union
First flight
1947-07-23

Specifications

Max speed
523 kt
Range
540 nm
Service ceiling
40,030 ft
Rate of climb
3,905 ft/min
Max takeoff weight
8,950 lb
Empty weight
6,036 lb
Powerplant
1 × YuF afterburning RD-10
Engines
1
Seats
1
Length
33 ft
Wingspan
29 ft
Height
14 ft
Number built
1

Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.