The Mitsubishi A7M Reppuu ("Strong Wind") was designed as the successor to the Imperial Japanese Navy's A6M Zero, with development beginning in 1942. Performance objectives were to achieve superior speed, climb, diving, and armament over the Zero, as well as better maneuverability. To meet these performance specifications its size and weight were significantly greater than its predecessor. The A7M's allied codename was "Sam".
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 46.8ft (14.3m)
- Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Height 14.3ft (4.4m)
- Empty Weight 1,645lbs (746kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,201lbs (3,266kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.277
- Wing Loading 30.8lbs/ft2 (150.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 234.1ft2 (21.8m2)
- Drag Points 2919
Parts
- Number of Parts 109
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 458
FunFact: todays mark 77th years of her first flight (6/5/1944).