Hobby Boss 81760 Lavochkin La-11 Fang 1/48 – Plastic model of Soviet fighter aircraft

We offer a highly detailed plastic model kit – Hobby Boss 81760 Lavochkin La-11 Fang in 1/48 scale. This model represents the Soviet Lavochkin La-11 fighter aircraft, designated by NATO as Fang. The kit is intended for aviation enthusiasts of the post-war era, especially fans of Soviet aircraft technology.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Historical period: early Cold War, years 1947–1953
• Category: plastic airplane model kit
• Material: durable polystyrene (plastic)
• Number of parts: over 70 elements on 4 sprues
• Dimensions when assembled: length 179.8 mm, wingspan 204.2 mm
• Kit contents: detailed fuselage, wings, realistic cockpit, replicated armament (three NR-23 23 mm cannons)

The Lavochkin La-11 was one of the last long-range piston-engine fighters produced by the USSR. It was based on the proven La-9 model but was equipped with increased fuel capacity and improved armament, enhancing its combat capabilities. Aircraft of this type were used to patrol the vast post-war Soviet borders and saw action during conflicts in East Asia and Korea. Production ceased in 1953 when jet fighters became dominant in aviation.

The Hobby Boss 81760 kit guarantees high-quality details and intuitive assembly. The model is recommended for both intermediate and experienced aviation modelers interested in the post-war period and Soviet technology. Thanks to the number of parts and sharply defined details – such as the realistic cockpit interior and historically accurate aircraft silhouette – this kit will be a true gem in any collection. The difficulty level is rated at 3/5 – it requires precision and experience, but is extremely satisfying to build.

We recommend this model to all modellers interested in classic military aviation, seeking a realistically rendered Soviet fighter from the transition period between piston and jet aircraft.