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.

It was restored to flight in 1978 and again in 2016. It has made several goodwill trips back to Japan. Still powered by its original Nakajima Sakae engine, it is currently the only authentic A6M flying. Movie and TV appearances include the film Pearl Harbor. SPECIFICATIONS

Nov 28, 2023 · Planes of Fame’s Mitsubishi A6M5 “Zero”, which will feature in Saturday’s “Flying Demo”, is one such example of a combat aircraft that survived WWII due to its technology, the skill of its pilots, and simple good fortune.

Dec 1, 2017 · Mitsubishi’s legendary A6M ran circles around opposing fighters early in World War II, but by 1945 its odds of surviving a dogfight were close to zero. This Mitsubishi A6M5, captured at Saipan in July 1944 and now maintained by Planes of Fame, is the only Zero still flying with its original Nakajima Sakae 31 engine. (Paul Bowen)

In spite of an increase in all-up weight of 440 pounds, the A6M5 was faster than the A6M3 Model 32, and could reach a maximum level speed of 351 mph at 19,685 feet. It had a more powerful engine and armament package. The general opinion is that the first manufacture number was A6M5 Zero 3904.

Mitsubishi A6M Reisen Zero (Zeke, Hamp) was a long-range navy fighter. Original japanese designation: Mitsubishi Navy Type 0 Carrier Fighter (零式艦上戦闘機 rei-shiki-kanjō-sentōki) or Mitsubishi Navy 12-shi carrier fighter. Production: 10939 units.

No other aircraft surpasses the Mitsubishi A6M Reisen ("ree-sin," Japanese for Zero Fighter) as the symbol of Japanese air power during World War II. Mitsubishi designed the Zero fighter but co-produced the airplane with Nakajima.

Feb 10, 2024 · Discover the A6M Zero: Mitsubishi's iconic WWII fighter known for its agility and the challenges it faced against advancing Allied forces.

With 10,939 delivered by Mitsubishi, Nakajima and other plants, it was also the most ubiquitous of all WW2 Japanese models, soldiering over a very large area, between aircraft carriers and land bases, from Mandchuria to New Guinea, Malaysia to the Aleutians.

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.