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MITSUBISHI A6M3-22 REISEN (ZERO)
Because of the A6Ms exceptional range and performance, it would see action in every naval engagement in the Pacific theater of the war. The Zero became less effective once the Allies began exploiting its weaknesses, notably its lack of armor and self-sealing gas tanks. By 1943, improved American fighters had closed the performance gap. Mitsubishi responded with redesigns of the Zero. The later A6M5 had structural modifications to allow for faster diving speeds and an improved exhaust system that provided increased power.
MITSUBISHI A6M3-22 REISEN (ZERO)
Because of the A6Ms exceptional range and performance, it would see action in every naval engagement in the Pacific theater of the war. The Zero became less effective once the Allies began exploiting its weaknesses, notably its lack of armor and self-sealing gas tanks. By 1943, improved American fighters had closed the performance gap. Mitsubishi responded with redesigns of the Zero. The later A6M5 had structural modifications to allow for faster diving speeds and an improved exhaust system that provided increased power.