Mitsubishi Zero

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:armament 2 × 20 mm Type 99 cannons
2 × 7.7 mm Type 89 machine guns
gptkbp:battle Battle of Midway
gptkbp:casualties few preserved examples
gptkbp:cockpit gptkb:Saburo_Sakai
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in documentaries
subject of historical analysis
inspired model kits and toys
popular in aviation circles
gptkbp:depicts various films and video games
gptkbp:design gptkb:Mitsubishi_A6M
gptkbp:design_feature lightweight construction
highly maneuverable
retractable landing gear
low wing monoplane
gptkbp:electronic_warfare 1939
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Mitsubishi_Kasei_23
gptkbp:famous_for long range and maneuverability
gptkbp:firstFlight 1939
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn high in early war years
gptkbp:height 3.05 m
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol_of_Japanese_naval_aviation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mitsubishi Zero
gptkbp:influenced post-war aircraft design
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:legacy iconic_World_War_II_aircraft
gptkbp:length 9.06 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mitsubishi_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:maximum_speed 565 km/h
gptkbp:nickname Zeke
gptkbp:notableArtists gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkb:Pearl_Harbor_attack
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of the Philippine Sea
Battle of Coral Sea
gptkbp:operationalRange extended due to fuel capacity
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy_Air_Service
gptkbp:produces over 10,000
gptkbp:productionYears 1939-1945
gptkbp:range 2,600 km
gptkbp:retired 1945
gptkbp:role air superiority fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 10,000 m
gptkbp:serviceType gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:successor Mitsubishi J2M Raiden
gptkbp:variant gptkb:A6M1
gptkb:A6M2
A6M3
A6M5
gptkbp:wingspan 12.00 m