Mitsubishi A6M2 “Zero”

The Mitsubishi A6M “Zero” is a long-range carrier-capable fighter aircraft that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, which was part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as the Mitsubishi Navy Type O carrier fighter ( rei-shiki-kanjō-sentōki), or the Mitsubishi 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 IJN. The official Allied reporting name was “Zeke”, although the name “Zero” was used more commonly.

The Zero is considered to have been the most capable carrier-based fighter in the world when it was introduced early in World War II, combining excellent manoeuvrability, high airspeed, strong firepower and very long range. The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service also frequently used it as a land-based fighter.

Kit features

The entire fusleage of this kit has highly realistsic stressed skin.

The engine is fully replicated as is the cockpit and weapons.

3 paint schemes.