LaGG-3 expert technical evaluation (IL-2)

Most pilots didn't like the LaGG-3. Me, I'm sitting happily at home not having to worry about all the horrible technical challenges it had. I'd say it was half-alright/mediocre in 1941. And it began to age quickly in 1942 (this vid). But can you imagine this? They produced the damn thing up until mid 1944!!! (improved, yes...but still mediocre at best)