April 9, 201214 yr I found this very cool article that details the specifications of the A6M Zero. Would be interesting to test with MS Flight's Zero. This is from the Pacific Aviation Museum that is located on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/blog/?p=475&preview=true Here are two cool videos showing the only authentic Zero flying with Chino Planes of Fame and www.stratoart.com Fine Art by Dale Jackson "Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..." High Flight by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
April 9, 201214 yr I hope this is max speed flying straight and level. Alex Leung Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Glider & Private Pilot via Royal Canadian Air Cadets
April 9, 201214 yr What it lacked in speed it made up for with agility. And it was inexpensive to manufacture, because it was made of bamboo. :Nerd: :Nerd:
April 9, 201214 yr Author Honestly, I wouldn't want to be caught flying in it against any enemy aircraft as It had practically no armor :o www.stratoart.com Fine Art by Dale Jackson "Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..." High Flight by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
April 10, 201214 yr Commercial Member The Zero in all consideration was a very slow aircraft. It had big thick wings that was good for turning, but not good for speed. The engine was very good and the aircraft could fly faster then its structure would allow. WWII pilots quickly found out if a Zero was ever on your tail, DIVE. The Zero would NOT follow you into the dive since it was built so light, it would not survive. Also, the fabric covered ailerons would "balloon" up, making ailerons useless at high speed. In short, if you ever want to win against a Zero in a fight, STAY FAST! Kevin Miller 3D Artist and developer
April 10, 201214 yr The Zero in all consideration was a very slow aircraft. http://www.history.navy.mil/history/midwayTactical.htm
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