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Sky Heroes (Japan Serie): Mitsubishi A6M8 Zero "Experimental Fighter"

3,571 LanceEngelbertsSkyHeroes  11 days ago

Changes: Removed the guns in the cowling, engine shape and horsepower change

Less-parts, Normal-flying and Unrealistic performance

Pros

  • Good maneuverability
  • Armed with 2 Machine Cannons and 2 Machine Guns
  • Very Fast speed
  • Can also be armed with 2 bombs
  • Carrier Suitable; Press Activation Group 1 for the Arresting Hook
  • Has detachable Drop Tanks; Press Activation Group 2 to release the tanks

Cons

  • Slightly challenging to land
  • Try not to fly this plane over 14,000M or fast forward time otherwise it'll go out of control, rarely you can try to keep it in control.
  • Rumbles a lot when Autopilot
  • The plane invert controls when rolling and pitching too much at the same time
Data

Engine: 1 Mitsubishi Kinsei 62 MK8P 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Type: Experimental Fighter
Crew: One
Armament (Fixed): 2 Cannons and Machine Guns on the wings

"This is the last production variant of the legendary A6M Zero Fighter series"

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 44.2ft (13.5m)
  • Length 36.5ft (11.1m)
  • Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 854lbs (387kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.893
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 1.286
  • Wing Loading 5.5lbs/ft2 (26.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 156.0ft2 (14.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3182

Parts

  • Number of Parts 137
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 508