The Zero was the first shipboard fighter capable of defeating its land-based opponents, and was used as the first suicide attack aircraft.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero Specifications
Primary Function:Fighter
Contractor:Mitsubishi
Crew:One
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant (Model 52)
One Nakajima NK1F Sakae 21 engine rated at 1,130 hp
Dimensions (Model 52)
Length:29 feet, 11 in
Wingspan:46 feet, 1 in
Height:11 feet, 6 in
Weights (Model 52)
Empty:4,136 lb
Maximum Takeoff:6,025 lb
Performance (Model 52)
Speed:351 mph
Ceiling:38,520 ft
Range:1,194 mi
Armament
Two 7.7 mm machine-guns, two 20 mm cannons and two external 132 lb bombs
Mitsubishi A6M Zero Achievements
The Zero was the first shipboard fighter capable of defeating its land-based opponents, and was used as the first suicide attack aircraft.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Mitsubishi A6M Zero’]