Mitsubishi A6M Zero - Wikipedia
The Mitsubishi A6M " Zero " is a long-range carrier-based 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.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter | National Air and Space Museum
May 1, 2020 · Few American fighter pilots on their own survived a turning, twisting, close-in dogfight against a capable Japanese pilot flying a Mitsubishi A6M Zero during World War II. Curator Russell Lee explores in a new blog.
Mitsubishi A6M5 Reisen (Zero Fighter) Model 52 ZEKE
No other aircraft surpasses the Mitsubishi A6M Reisen ("ree-sin," Japanese for Zero Fighter) as the symbol of Japanese air power during World War II. Mitsubishi designed the Zero fighter but co-produced the airplane with Nakajima.
Mitsubishi A6M5 'Zeke' - Planes of Fame Air Museum
Mitsubishi A6M5 'Zeke' HISTORY. Completed in May 1943, Zero No 61-120 was the 2,357th aircraft of its type to come off the Nakajima production line and was first assigned to the Japanese Naval Air Corps on the home island of Honshu. In a few months, it moved to Iwo Jima, then in March 1944, was reassigned to Asilito Airfield on Saipan.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero "Zeke" - Naval Encyclopedia
Aug 27, 2022 · It was the Mitsubishi MK2C Zuisen 13: A 2-row, 14 cyl. radial air-cooled, supercharged engine with a cubic capacity of 28.017 liter (1,709.7 cubic inch displacement) and rated for 780 horsepower. It was half the final evolution of the Type 0 A6M7.
Mitsubishi A6M Reisen (Zero-Sen) - Aviation History
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy launched 353 aircraft from six carriers in a surprise attack, against US military installations at Pearl Harbor, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The aircraft included in the raid were A6M2s, Nakajima B5Ns and Aichi D3As.
The Mitsubishi A6M Zero - CHUCKHAWKS.COM
The Zero was designed by Jiro Horikoshi to fulfill Japanese Navy requirements for great range, rapid climb, high speed and above all superior maneuverability. These were the characteristics desired by Japanese fighter pilots.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero - Specifications, Facts ... - οΈπππ
Apr 23, 2013 · The phenomenally successful Mitsubishi A6M Zero originated with a specification of 1937 which called for a carrier-borne fighter of high performance to succeed the Mitsubishi A5M. A prototype β the A6M1, with a 780 hp Zuisei 13 radial engine β designed by a team led by Jiro Horikoshi made its maiden flight on 1 April 1939.
Mitsubishi Type 0 A6M (Zero, Zeke, Hamp) - Technical Information
A6M5 Model 52 Zero The first A6M5 flew in August of 1943. In spite of an increase in all-up weight of 440 pounds, the A6M5 was faster than the A6M3 Model 32, and could reach a maximum level speed of 351 mph at 19,685 feet. It had a more powerful engine and armament package. The general opinion is that the first manufacture number was A6M5 Zero ...
Mitsubishi A6M Zero - HowStuffWorks
Apr 16, 2024 · The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a highly maneuverable and long-range fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It played a significant role in early Pacific Theater engagements and was known for its agility and speed.