The Mitsubishi A6M " Zero " is a long-range carrier-capable fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from 1940 to 1945.

Still powered by its original Nakajima Sakae engine, it is currently the only authentic A6M flying. Movie and TV appearances include the film Pearl Harbor. View our aircraft collection and information about each aircraft.

Apr 1, 2023 · Later, the TAIC marking was removed and a large "V" marking somewhat resembling the emblem the 68th Hikou Sentai applied on the tail. The number "12" remained but was partially covered by the lower arm of the tail marking.

Dec 3, 2022 · This Mitsubishi-built Zero with tail code 61-108 was captured along with other aircraft at Aslito on Saipan in June 1944. It was shipped to the USA for evaluation,...

Aug 27, 2022 · The team also worked to eliminate a noted tendency by test pilots to a flat spin and so the tail was redesigned, with its cord moved back, the horizontal tail shifted up resulting in this elongated “tail” and almost triangular shape, and increased length.

A6M5 Zero displayed Masakari Kaigan in Tarumi City. Do you have photos or additional information to add? A database of photographs, desctriptions and locations of WWII wreckage remaining in Pacific.

Nov 9, 2019 · Delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) as Type 0 Carrier Fighter / A6M5 Model 52 Zero manufacture number 5357. Assigned to the 261 Kōkūtai. Tail code 61-120. In March 1944 operated from Aslito Airfield on Saipan. During June 1944, this Zero was captured intact by U.S. Marines intact at Aslito Airfield.

Mitsubishi A6M Zero Model 52 (A6M5) The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was the most well-known Japanese warplane of World War II . A6M Zeros were predominantly used by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) on aircraft carriers , and also by its land-based fighter units.

The Mitsubishi-built A6M5 (s/n 4340) in the National Air and Space Museum exhibits a somewhat different pattern of a tail wheel shroud. The front flap has been done away with and instead the forward end of the bag section has had two side flaps added to it.

It features a partly retractable tail-wheel and a deck-arrester hook for carrier operations. Power Plant Engine: Nakajima Sakae 21, a fourteen-cylinder radial air-cooled engine with a two-speed supercharger, capable of producing 1,020 hp at 6,400 ft, …