I forgot to mention that the usual temp in lala copckit was 40c .
Very hot place to fight, and his engine had a life of 7 hours.
Many soviet aces was born in this cockpit. This plane gave the first
victories over Stalingrand and Kourtstk,and air superiority in rusian sky. (This include La5).
Ofcourse many newbs like it because it was designed for them.
Its a very good field defender.
BUT big sticks are good whatever they fly.