DEVELOPMENT NOTES

saburo_cz · January 25, 2023

Pilot could activate "forsazh" on the La-5FN for both supercharger's gears because "forsazh" had separate control lever.

But it was prohibited for the second gear due to possible engine damage and supercharger weakness.

This was impossible in the case of the La-7, with the same engine, due to "connecting rod", which controled "forsazh", connected with the superchatger control. So, when supercharger was set to 2nd gear this "connecting rod" close forsazh and reduced maximal possible MP to nominal value 1000 mmHG.

am sorry, i do not have this picture in one piece..

and here is about installing that "forsazh connecting rod"

Plexus · March 24, 2023

In the next note on module development, let's talk about the features of air combat on the La-7 aircraft.

As previously noted, the powerful ASh-82FN engine provides the Lavochkin with superiority in the main flight characteristics over opponents at altitudes up to 3,000 meters. Based on this, the main task of the La-7 pilot in air combat is to engage in combat at low altitudes, where they can maximize the advantages of their fighter.

In the world of DCS, the Lavochkin's closest competitors are the Spitfire, Mustang, Focke-Wulf, and Messerschmitt. While the Mustang and Focke-Wulf can be easily outmaneuvered in turns, the Spitfire should be defeated in vertical maneuvers, utilizing high energy capabilities. The Messerschmitt is the closest competitor in terms of its characteristics. Fighting it is almost on equal terms and largely depends on the skill of the pilot.

The most successful pilot who flew the La-7 in real life was the famous three-time Hero of the Soviet Union Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub, who had a total of more than 60 officially confirmed personal victories on La-5 and La-7 aircraft.

According to his memories, Kozhedub achieved his victories primarily by striving to gain the initiative in battle. The renowned ace had the most suitable fighter to implement such tactics.

Our team honored the memory of the outstanding pilot by recreating the livery of the aircraft on which I.N. Kozhedub fought.

We have no doubt that the La-7 aircraft, with its introduction into the world of DCS, will make a significant contribution to the development of virtual air combat.

motoadve · March 24, 2023

Will this plane have the detailed damage model as the other warbirds in DCS?

Doc3908 · March 24, 2023

Every time ED announces a new Open Beta update, I keep hoping to see the La-7 release announcement. How close are you to release (next few weeks, next few months, next year)????

MAD-MM · March 24, 2023

9 minutes ago, Doc3908 said:

Every time ED announces a new Open Beta update, I keep hoping to see the La-7 release announcement. How close are you to release (next few weeks, next few months, next year)????

Wondering the same, think doesnt go faster when i write 3 times per Day how far is the La-7 But last year they wrote first half of 2023 but that is pretty big time frame, pictures looks pretty promising should be not so fare in the future i hope?

Edited March 24, 2023 by MAD-MM

Ala13_ManOWar · March 24, 2023

Looking awesome!! We all await eagerly this new warbird specially since it's something new and different than we're used to. Don't know why I really think we haven't seen this aircraft ever before since old style sims were pretty basic and lousy in that regard. I can't wait to experience this beast in a simulation level like DCS. It will definitely be a really welcome addition to the planeset :clap_2: .

Peter5on · March 24, 2023

1 hour ago, motoadve said:

Will this plane have the detailed damage model as the other warbirds in DCS?

if this plane will not have damage model like ED warbirds, La-7 should be banned from multiplayer servers because of gameplay/realism/balance perspective

Imagine other plane is shooting La-7 with penetrating bullets but La-7 lacks penetrating mechanics means its pointless and take damage like a tank

iyhan_spb · March 24, 2023

12 minutes ago, Peter5on said:

if this plane will not have damage model like ED warbirds, La-7 should be banned from multiplayer servers because of gameplay/realism/balance perspective

Imagine other plane is shooting La-7 with penetrating bullets but La-7 lacks penetrating mechanics means its pointless and take damage like a tank

Yeap! Damage models in ED warbirds are totally fine

Edited March 24, 2023 by iyhan_spb

peachmonkey · March 24, 2023

39 minutes ago, iyhan_spb said:

Yeap! Damage models in ED warbirds are totally fine

you're being cheeky, you know AI doesn't play by the rules and has nothing to do with DM when the plane continues to fly on its own without a working motor..

iyhan_spb · March 24, 2023

6 minutes ago, peachmonkey said:

you're being cheeky, you know AI doesn't play by the rules and has nothing to do with DM when the plane continues to fly on its own without a working motor..

Maybe in online it would be fine, idk. Anyway it looks odd so to me that I've even saved this video

peachmonkey · March 24, 2023

34 minutes ago, iyhan_spb said:

Maybe in online it would be fine, idk. Anyway it looks odd so to me that I've even saved this video

with human piloted planes this never happens, but with AI it happens to ANY plane, be it fighters or bombers. In a single player It is a downer for sure, especially during the campaigns.

anyhow, we've gotten off topic.

LA-7 is gonna be the bomb!

iyhan_spb · March 24, 2023

1 hour ago, peachmonkey said:

LA-7 is gonna be the bomb!

I have no objections

Alcatraz SVK · April 10, 2023

La7 will be great opening for russian front. I am already sick of cutting in half spitfires and mustangs. Will be awesome to have more chill flights against russians. + I am wondering where i can cut it in half easiest. Mustangs usually tail and spitfires tail or wings. La7 i read has about 15.7 m/s climb rate while bf109 has around 24.5m/s so i will have fun against russian planes. And i tested LA5Fn i know its worse than la7 against bf109 and still easy to outturn it. LA7 will be great. more missions, maybe new map/s.

TSQPSA · April 11, 2023

@Alcatraz SVK, мушку спили.

Китайский комсомолец · April 13, 2023

В 10.04.2023 в 19:29, Alcatraz SVK сказал:

La7 will be great opening for russian front. I am already sick of cutting in half spitfires and mustangs. Will be awesome to have more chill flights against russians. + I am wondering where i can cut it in half easiest. Mustangs usually tail and spitfires tail or wings. La7 i read has about 15.7 m/s climb rate while bf109 has around 24.5m/s so i will have fun against russian planes. And i tested LA5Fn i know its worse than la7 against bf109 and still easy to outturn it. LA7 will be great. more missions, maybe new map/s.

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Plexus · April 24, 2023

In the new development note, we will discuss the engine starting system on the La-7 aircraft module.

One interesting feature of this system is the use of compressed air as energy for the starter. The compressed air can be supplied either from an airfield source or from an onboard pneumatic system.

The main component of the system is the PN-1 starting pump, which is essentially a fuel-air mixture injector acting as a mini-carburetor during engine start-up.

First, the starting chamber of the "carburetor" is manually filled by pumping the plunger. Then, the valve is opened and the compressed air, passing through the starting chamber, rotates the engine to a speed of 50-60 rpm, while simultaneously spraying the fuel-air mixture directly into the cylinders. Finally, ignition is initiated and the start-up is supported by supplying the main fuel under pressure with the help of an alveolar pump.

As they say, it's better to see something once than to hear about it a hundred times. The engine start-up process is clearly demonstrated in our first video about the module.

MAD-MM · April 25, 2023

For what reason are the Gun safety catches, are they the master Arm for the Cannons? No charging for the Cannons like on the MIG15 or 109 for example? are the cannons ready to fire when the pneumatic pressure is released on the Startup aside from Flightstick cover?

WarbossPetross · April 25, 2023

12 часов назад, Plexus сказал:

As they say, it's better to see something once than to hear about it a hundred times. The engine start-up process is clearly demonstrated in our first video about the module.

This is great! Would be better if you did things a little slower, the process looks a bit rushed. And I do hope you do the sound justice because the real thing induces serial eargasms pretty much like the P-47 and der Messer at the same time! At 1:10 you can even hear the supercharger!

VIKBELL · April 25, 2023

That looked great.

MAD-MM · April 25, 2023

32 minutes ago, WarbossPetross said:

This is great! Would be better if you did things a little slower, the process looks a bit rushed. And I do hope you do the sound justice because the real thing induces serial eargasms pretty much like the P-47 and der Messer at the same time! At 1:10 you can even hear the supercharger!

Yak 11 from your video not use the same Engine as the La-7. Think the only flying Version where you can find youtube is the La-9 flying over Wanaka. Not sure that is even us the orginal Engine.

Ala13_ManOWar · April 25, 2023

Actually, ASh-82 is a very common engine used even today. Just look for an An-2 or a Dromader and there's your La-7 engine, but not only that since Fw190N newly made not many years ago uses that engine also. Plenty of chances to listen to that engine mates.

BTW, terrific looking star-up and good looking aeroplane. Beautiful, eagerly awaiting for it :clap_2: .

Edited April 25, 2023 by Ala13_ManOWar