A6M Zero

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a lightweight fighter aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS) from 1940 to 1945.

The A6M was usually referred to by the Allies as the "Zero"—a name that was frequently misapplied to other Japanese fighters, such as the Nakajima Ki-43—as well as other codenames and nicknames, including "Zeke", "Hamp" and "Hap".

Its history mirrored that of the Empire of Japan in World War II. When it was introduced, the Zero was the best carrier-based fighter in the world and it was greatly feared by Allied pilots.

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Performance
Never exceed speed: 660 km/h (356 knots, 410 mph)
Maximum speed: 533 km/h (287 knots, 331 mph) at 4,550 m (14,930 ft)
Armament
Guns:
2× 7.7 mm (0.303 in) Type 97 machine guns in the engine cowling ,with 500 rounds per gun,the machineguns for 30 seconds.
2× 20 mm (0.787 in) Type 99 cannons in the wings,with 60 rounds per gun.The cannon had ammunition for 7 seconds.
Bombs:
2× 60 kg (132 lb) bombs or
2× fixed 250 kg bombs for kamikaze attacks