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Post subject: [Japan 1941] A6M2-21 Zero
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The A6M "Zero" was the most famous Japanese aircraft of World War II. Although the Allies received reports of its superb performance against the Chinese as early as 1937, they did not seem to take them seriously. When the war started and they first met them it came as a surprise that the Japanese were so advanced in military aircraft design. Thanks to its manoeuvrability, good speed and unsurpassed range for carrier-borne aircraft, the A6M2 accounted almost single-handedly for the air superiority that the Japanese enjoyed in the Pacific up to the battle of Midway (June 1942).
One of the best fighters in the early stages of the war, the zero combines manoeuvrability with decent armament. It's not as fast as land-based fighters though and it can't withstand a lot of damage due to the lack of armour. So, attack continuously until you deprive your enemies of their free turns. From then on things are very difficult for them.
Its natural opponent is the F4F wildcat.
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Awesome!
though a bit surprised with no special ability.
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| Jesse_James wrote: |
though a bit surprised with no special ability. |
No need. The system is detailed enough not to need special abilities for the zero's characteristics.
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