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 (??????? rei-shiki-kanjo-sentoki?), 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.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 25.2ft (7.7m)
- Length 20.9ft (6.4m)
- Height 9.9ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 5,593lbs (2,537kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,509lbs (2,952kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.307
- Wing Loading 45.0lbs/ft2 (219.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 144.6ft2 (13.4m2)
- Drag Points 1962
Parts
- Number of Parts 55
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 280
