Mitsubishi A6M Zero

The Zero was created based on the Imperial Navy’s requirement for a fast and agile aircraft. Interestingly, it was the first aircraft to have its entire cabin covered. After the first test flights, the quality of construction and agility was confirmed. The Zero was built in several different versions, including a float version (Rufe). Zeros were very maneuverable, which gave them an advantage in maneuver combat, but this advantage was quickly countered by imperfect pilot protection, which gradually gave the battlefields to the American F6F Hellcat and F4U Corsair aircraft. However, the spirit of the Japanese pilots was unbeatable and its pilots always fought it to the end.

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