La-7 vs ??? (attn Franek)

[Jukka Juutinen]

Yes, we can also discuss Yak-3 as well. Parameters to be discussed should include not only straight performance data but also rate of turn, rate of roll, how easy a particular plane was to fly to and beyond limits (e.g. was there adequate stall warning) and so on. Emphasis should be on average aircraft in service, i.e. not aircraft in special trim for tests etc.

Ruy is also right. For example, is it better to have a fighter with 10 mph more speed if the slower fighter has 50% greater in service rate (assuming equally qualified ground staff in both cases)?

But, let us compare parameters that were within aircraft designer´s sphere, i.e. cockpit layout is in, but quality of individual instruments is out.