Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero.
The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a long-range fighter aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945.
When it was introduced early in World War II, the Zero was considered the most capable carrier-based fighter in the world, combining excellent manoeuvrability and very long range. In early combat operations, the Zero gained a legendary reputation as a dog fighter, achieving the outstanding kill ratio of 12 to 1, but by mid-1942 a combination of new tactics and the introduction of better equipment enabled the Allied pilots to engage the Zero on generally equal terms.
The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service also frequently used the type as a land-based fighter. By 1943, inherent design weaknesses and the failure to develop more powerful aircraft engines meant that the Zero became less effective against newer enemy fighters, which possessed greater firepower, armour, and speed, and approached the Zero's manoeuvrability. Although the Mitsubishi A6M was outdated by 1944, design delays and production difficulties of newer Japanese aircraft types meant that it continued to serve in a front line role until the end of the war.
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Thanks to brentg for the model and Vikingwarrior for the paint scheme (Tainan Kokutai Air Group. Tail number V-174. One of the aircraft under the command of WW2 ace Junichi Sasai.).
Flight controls include throttle, rudder, ailerons, elevator, retracts. No landing flaps.
Various modifications for decent flight performance in RF 7.5. For those of you who like to “look under the hood” with the aircraft editor, the dihedral of the wings was deliberately lowered to its present value. Having the 3-D model wing dihedral match the graphics model resulted in an almost unflyable model.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Retracts are on channel 7.
This is a fairly nimble, good flying model. Even without landing flaps decent landings are possible if you scrub off speed before your approach. Another nice model for the WW II war bird collectors.
The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a long-range fighter aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945.
When it was introduced early in World War II, the Zero was considered the most capable carrier-based fighter in the world, combining excellent manoeuvrability and very long range. In early combat operations, the Zero gained a legendary reputation as a dog fighter, achieving the outstanding kill ratio of 12 to 1, but by mid-1942 a combination of new tactics and the introduction of better equipment enabled the Allied pilots to engage the Zero on generally equal terms.
The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service also frequently used the type as a land-based fighter. By 1943, inherent design weaknesses and the failure to develop more powerful aircraft engines meant that the Zero became less effective against newer enemy fighters, which possessed greater firepower, armour, and speed, and approached the Zero's manoeuvrability. Although the Mitsubishi A6M was outdated by 1944, design delays and production difficulties of newer Japanese aircraft types meant that it continued to serve in a front line role until the end of the war.
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Thanks to brentg for the model and Vikingwarrior for the paint scheme (Tainan Kokutai Air Group. Tail number V-174. One of the aircraft under the command of WW2 ace Junichi Sasai.).
Flight controls include throttle, rudder, ailerons, elevator, retracts. No landing flaps.
Various modifications for decent flight performance in RF 7.5. For those of you who like to “look under the hood” with the aircraft editor, the dihedral of the wings was deliberately lowered to its present value. Having the 3-D model wing dihedral match the graphics model resulted in an almost unflyable model.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Retracts are on channel 7.
This is a fairly nimble, good flying model. Even without landing flaps decent landings are possible if you scrub off speed before your approach. Another nice model for the WW II war bird collectors.
