LaGG-Morane - Aircraft of World War II

weirdguy · 09-23-2004, 07:14 PM

I just ran across a reference to a plane called a LaGG-Morane. Does anybody know anything about this? From the context I assume it was some sort of development of the French M.S.406.

Crazy · 09-23-2004, 08:09 PM

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By 1943 Finland had received their original 30 aircraft, as well as an additional 46 406's and 11 410's purchased from the Germans. By this point the planes were hopelessly outdated, but the Finns were so desperate for serviceable aircraft that they decided to start a modification program to bring all of their examples to a new standard.

The result was the Mörkö Moraani (Finnish for Werewolf Morane), sometimes referred to as the LaGG-Morane. Powered by captured Klimov M-105P engines (a licensed version of the HS 12Y) of 1,100 hp (820 kW) with a fully-adjustable propeller, the airframe required some local strengthening and also gained a new and more aerodynamic engine cowling. The result of these changes boosted the speed was to 326 mph. Other changes included a new oil cooler taken from the Me 109, the use of four belt-fed guns like the 410, and the excellent 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon in the engine mounting. Supplies of the MG 151 were limited however, and several received captured 50cal Berezina UBS guns instead.

GermansRGeniuses · 09-23-2004, 09:16 PM

Silly Crazy, copying that from AEP...

Crazy · 09-23-2004, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GermansRGeniuses

Silly Crazy, copying that from AEP...

I didn't

GermansRGeniuses · 09-23-2004, 10:59 PM

Oh, seemed like it...

I see you reached 650 posts...

Crazy · 09-23-2004, 11:02 PM

It would seem so

MichaelHenley · 09-24-2004, 01:57 AM

TaDAAA! (Look of recognisation dawns on GrG's face, world keeps turning)

the lancaster kicks ass · 09-24-2004, 03:53 PM

i nearly at 5000!!!

cheddar cheese · 09-24-2004, 05:51 PM

and that post helps you get ther just a bit quicker doesnt it...and you complain about my spam!

weirdguy · 09-27-2004, 04:06 PM

Thanks. That has got to be one of the most convoluted developments I've ever heard of. A Finnish aircraft bought from the French with a Russian engine and German guns.

cheddar cheese · 09-27-2004, 04:38 PM

Hot Space · 10-03-2004, 08:50 PM

The spam (Yes, I did say spam and not what you're thinking

) count here is way over the top

Hot Space

cheddar cheese · 10-04-2004, 06:01 PM

says you

MichaelHenley · 10-05-2004, 01:35 AM

Congrats about the 5000 posts anyway Lanc.
Wasn't here to see it because we have to pack to move into our new house. (FINALLY!)

cheddar cheese · 10-05-2004, 05:12 PM

everyone is moving house

09-23-2004, 07:14 PM	#1
weirdguy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 4	LaGG-Morane I just ran across a reference to a plane called a LaGG-Morane. Does anybody know anything about this? From the context I assume it was some sort of development of the French M.S.406.

09-23-2004, 09:16 PM	#3
GermansRGeniuses Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,043	Silly Crazy, copying that from AEP... __________________ Holder of "Crappiest Post Ever" Award. 2005 Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance Thread

09-23-2004, 10:59 PM	#5
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09-24-2004, 01:57 AM	#7
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cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	and that post helps you get ther just a bit quicker doesnt it...and you complain about my spam!

09-27-2004, 04:06 PM	#10
weirdguy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 4	Thanks. That has got to be one of the most convoluted developments I've ever heard of. A Finnish aircraft bought from the French with a Russian engine and German guns.

09-27-2004, 04:38 PM	#11
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387

10-03-2004, 08:50 PM	#12
Hot Space Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,172	The spam (Yes, I did say spam and not what you're thinking ) count here is way over the top Hot Space

10-04-2004, 06:01 PM	#13
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,387	says you

10-05-2004, 01:35 AM	#14
MichaelHenley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Posts: 507	Congrats about the 5000 posts anyway Lanc. Wasn't here to see it because we have to pack to move into our new house. (FINALLY!) __________________ I like traffic lights, I like traffic lights, I like traffic lights, that is what I said....

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