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Lavochkin La-250
Photo: Alf van Beem · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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LavochkinLa-250

Interceptors · Russia
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LavochkinLa-250

Lavochkin La-250
Lavochkin La-250 Photo: Alf van Beem · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
60
Rate of Climb
55
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
40
Long-Range Missiles
30
Range
50
Readiness
20
Reliability
35
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
25
Origin Russia
ManufacturerNPO Lavochkin
CategoryInterceptors
Operators1 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Interceptors MASS Rating
56/87
All-Time
Interceptors · 10 axes scored
Speed
60
Rate of Climb
55
Service Ceiling
70
Radar & Sensors
40
Long-Range Missiles
30
Range
50
Readiness
20
Reliability
35
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
25
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the interceptors category.
01 / Overview
Lavochkin La-250
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTERCEPTORS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
interceptors category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the interceptors category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1956
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolehigh‑altitude interceptor
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypeLyulka AL-7F-1
  • Engine ModelLyulka AL-7F-1
  • Number of Engines1
  • AfterburnerYes
  • Internal Fuel8,700 kg
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed1,250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling16,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,000 km
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length25.9 m
  • Wingspan13.9 m
  • Height6.5 m
  • Wing Area79.9
  • Empty Weight18,989 kg
  • Loaded Weight24,500 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight27,500 kg
◆Armament2MOD.2
▤Avionics & Stealth1MOD.1
  • RadarK-15M
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built5
  • Operators1
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Retirement Year1959
  • Operational StatusCancelled 1959
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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