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Sky Heroes (Japan Serie): Mitsubishi A6M3 Type 32 Experimental Zero (Hamp) "Experimental Fighter"

3,571 LanceEngelbertsSkyHeroes  14 days ago

Changes: Replaced the wing cannons with 2 Cannons with explosive rounds

Less-parts, Normal-flying and Unrealistic performance

Pros

  • Good maneuverability
  • Armed with 2 Type 2 Experimental Cannons and 2 Machine Guns
  • Fast speed
  • Can also be armed with 2 bombs
  • Carrier Suitable; Press Activation Group 1 for the Arresting Hook
  • Cannons deals a one-shot hit with explosive bullets

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 Nakajima NK1F Sakae 21 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
Type: Experimental Fighter
Crew: One
Armament (Fixed): 2 Experimental Cannons and 2 machine guns

From World of Warplanes website: Several A6M3 were experimentally fitted with 30 mm Type 2 autocannon. However, the trials revealed that the recoil of the 30 mm autocannon was too strong. As a result, the intention to equip the mass-produced A6M with this autocannon was abandoned.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 46.5ft (14.2m)
  • Length 36.5ft (11.1m)
  • Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 748lbs (339kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 1.134
  • Wing Loading 4.8lbs/ft2 (23.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 156.0ft2 (14.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3253

Parts

  • Number of Parts 127
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 486