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.

A6M5b 'Zero' The A6M5b represented a major overhaul of the basic Zero design in an attempt to bridge the gap between it and the latest American designs.

Feb 10, 2024 · Discover the A6M Zero: Mitsubishi's iconic WWII fighter known for its agility and the challenges it faced against advancing Allied forces.

Mar 3, 2015 · Other variants were the night fighter A6M5d-S (modified for night combat, armed with one 20 mm Type 99 cannon, inclined back to the pilot's cockpit) and A6M5-K "Zero-Reisen" (model l22) tandem trainer version, also manufactured by Mitsubishi.

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.

Description: Single-seat carrier-borne fighter, all-metal construction with fabric-covered control surfaces. Accommodation: Pilot in enclosed cockpit. One Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 fourteen-cylinder air-cooled radial, rated at 780 hp for take-off and 875 hp at 3,600 m, driving a two- or three-blade metal propeller (A6M1).

Jul 7, 2019 · The A6M5b & c, known as the Armored Zeros, were variations of the original Zero aircraft which introduced protective features for the pilot and upgraded firepower. Despite these enhancements, they were heavier and slower, and further modifications including engine upgrades faced technical issues.

A6M5b (Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter Model 52b) engine : 1x Nakajima Sakae 21 engine w/two-stage supercharger [1,130hp at take-off, 1,100hp at 9,350ft, 980hp at 19,685ft] w/ 3-bladed constant speed Sumitomo propeller

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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.