The Mitsubish.i A6M "Zero" is a
long-range fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubish.i Aircraft
Company, a part of Mitsubish.i Heavy Industries, and operated by the
Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as the
Mitsubish.i Navy Type 0 carrier fighter , or the Mitsubish.i 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 adopted by the Allies as well.
The Zero was considered the most capable
carrier-based fighter in the world when it was introduced early in World
War II, combining excellent maneuverability and very long range. The
Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS) also frequently used it as a
land-based fighter.
In early combat operations, the Zero
gained a legendary reputation as a dogfighter, achieving an outstanding
kill ratio of 12 to 1,but by mid-1942 a combination of new tactics and
the introduction of better equipment enabled Allied pilots to engage the
Zero on generally equal terms.By 1943, the Zero became less effective
against newer Allied fighters because of inherent design weaknesses and
the failure to develop more powerful aircraft engines. The Allied
fighters gained greater firepower, and speed, and approached the Zero's
maneuverability, and the Mitsubish.i A6M was outdated by 1944. However,
the Zero continued to serve in a front line role until the end of the
war because design delays, and production difficulties, hampered the
introduction of newer Japanese aircraft. The Zero was also adapted for
use in kamikaze operations during the final year of the war.Japan
produced more Zeros than any other model of combat aircraft during the
course of the war.
Specification:
Brand Name: MinimumRC
Item Name: A6M2 Zero Fighter
Material: Depron Aero
Wingspan: 240mm
Length: 230mm
Flying Weight: 9-10g
Battery: 1S 3.7V 70mAh (not included)
Radio System: Electromagnetic Rudder 2CH
Features:
Depron Aero material,lightweight and strong,not easy to crack.
With 2CH electromagnetic rudder transmitter and 70mAh lipo battery,ready to fly.
Easy to install, enjoy the fun of fly.
With support holder, the airplane can be used as static model when not flying.
Package Included:
KIT version:
1 x KIT
1 x KIT
1 x Motor
PNP version:
1 x KIT
1 x Motor
2 x Servo
