History of War

MITSUBISHI A6 M ‘ZERO’

“ON ENTERING SERVICE THE FAST AND HIGHLY MANOEUVRABLE ZERO QUICKLY GAINED A TRULY FORMIDABLE REPUTATION”

LIMITED PUNCH

The Zero’s light construction left it unable to carry heavy armament, although later models had a further machine-gun added to each wing.

IMPRESSIVE FUEL TANKS

Between the main fuel tank behind the engine, the tanks in either wing stub, and the optional drop tank, the Zero had a much longer range than other contemporary fighters.

CARRIER TAILHOOK

The Zero had a retractable tailhook for carrier landings. The tail

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