Yeah, fighting them in Il2, they are fast and relatively nimble at altitude, but any damage to the wing or controls and they go out of control. LaGG-3 is probably the toughest out of the early VVS fighters in that game to combat with the 109. Its not as fast, but its got good acceleration and turns on a dime.
God I hope we get a filled out the Eastern Front planeset once this ToD mess is over and done with.