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Mitsubishi A6M Zero

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The Mitsubishi A6M Zero is a long-range fighter aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as the Mitsubishi Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter or the Mitsubishi A6M Rei-sen. The A6M was usually referred to by its pilots as the "Reisen" (zero fighter), "0" being the last digit of the Imperial year 2600 (1940) when it entered service with the Imperial Navy. The official Allied reporting name was "Zeke", although the use of the name "Zero" was later commonly adopted by the Allies as well.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 36.5ft (11.1m)
  • Length 27.8ft (8.5m)
  • Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 3,984lbs (1,807kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,982lbs (3,167kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.286
  • Wing Loading 33.7lbs/ft2 (164.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 207.1ft2 (19.2m2)
  • Drag Points 4460

Parts

  • Number of Parts 58
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 283