The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" is a long-range carrier-capable fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from 1940 to 1945.

Feb 24, 2025 · Zero, fighter aircraft, a single-seat, low-wing monoplane used with great effect by the Japanese during World War II. Designed by Horikoshi Jiro, it was the first carrier-based fighter capable of besting its land-based opponents.

Aug 27, 2022 · Imperial Japanese Navy, 10,939 built. Just named colloquially “zero” and still popularly known as such today, the A6M, or “Mitsubishi Navy Type 0 carrier fighter” (零式艦上戦闘機) hence the number used as nickname, was the …

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero is expressed to have been the most efficient carrier-capable Japanese fighter aircraft during the early Second World War. It combined outstanding maneuverability and ultra-long-range capabilities and was commonly used as a land-based fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service.

Apr 16, 2024 · The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a highly maneuverable and long-range fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. It played a significant role in early Pacific Theater engagements and was known for its agility and speed.

Apr 23, 2013 · The phenomenally successful Mitsubishi A6M Zero originated with a specification of 1937 which called for a carrier-borne fighter of high performance to succeed the Mitsubishi A5M. A prototype – the A6M1, with a 780 hp Zuisei 13 radial engine – designed by a team led by Jiro Horikoshi made its maiden flight on 1 April 1939.

560 A6M3 Model 22s were built between December 1942 and summer of 1943. The A6M3 was built after the Battle of Midway, with longer wings, folding wing-tips (for carrier use), a more powerful engine and the longest range of all the Zeros. The first flight of …