Lavochkin La-132?

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While doing some research on superprops, I came across mention of a variant of the Lavochkin La-9 designated La-132 which was to be fitted with a Shvetsov M-93 and was to be capable of 460 mph / 740 kph at 6,500m. The engine was reportedly swapped to a variant of the ASh-82 designated ASh-82M making 2,200 hp. Apparently, a single prototype of the aircraft was made.
Does anyone have more information on this aircraft?
 
According to the russian sources ...

On January 10, 1946, the "132" aircraft, built on the basis of the serial La-9, was rolled out to the airfield of plant No. 21. Under the elongated hood it had an experimental 18-cylinder M-93 engine (with a power of more than 2000 hp), which required a larger-capacity oil cooler. The take-off weight of the car rose to 3500 kg. It was expected that due to the increase in thrust, the speed would reach 740 km/h at an altitude of 6500 m, but factory tests showed the engine was completely unsuitable for flight and in 1947, the ASh-82M engine (2100 hp) was installed on the plane - also an experienced one. The aircraft underwent flight tests, but, apparently, the reliability of the ASh-82M seemed insufficient. This engine was not put into mass production. As a result, the plane "132" failed.

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Wow, thank you! Was there any other information of its performance, such as top speed and rate of climb?
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Just found this only ......

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Anything is appreciated, thank you!
If you'd be willing to link the sources directly that would also be much appreciated. I've been attempting to collect as much information as possible about this plane (and others like it) for a small pet project I've been working on, so any solid information is great.
 
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