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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

「ゼロ戦」の名で知られる名機「零式艦上戦闘機」の初期型です。7.7mm機銃2門と自慢の20mm機銃2門を装備。<br>

「ゼロ戦」の名で知られる名機「零式艦上戦闘機」の初期型です。7.7mm機銃2門と自慢の20mm機銃2門を装備。<br>優れた格闘戦能力と長大な航続距離で、その圧倒的な力を見せつけました。<br>やがて敵が強力な新型機になってくると、火力と速度、防弾性などの弱点が露呈していきます。

優れた格闘戦能力と長大な航続距離で、その圧倒的な力を見せつけました。<br>

やがて敵が強力な新型機になってくると、火力と速度、防弾性などの弱点が露呈していきます。

''Known as the "Zero-fighter", this is the initial variant of the "Type Zero Carrier-based Fighter". Equipment included twin 7.7mm machine guns and boasted twin 20mm cannons.<br>

''Known as the "Zero-fighter", this is the initial variant of the "Type Zero Carrier-based Fighter". Equipment included twin 7.7mm machine guns and boasted twin 20mm cannons.<br>With a far-reaching range and excellent dogfighting ability, it represented overwhelming power.<br>But eventually, when the enemy produced new machines with greater firepower and speed, weaknesses such as ballistic resistance were revealed.''

''With a far-reaching range and excellent dogfighting ability, it represented overwhelming power.''<br>

''But eventually, when the enemy produced new machines with greater firepower and speed, weaknesses such as ballistic resistance were revealed.''

==Notes==

==Notes==

<div class="mw-collapsible"><h3>How To Obtain</h3>

===How To Obtain===

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'''Buildable'''

'''Buildable'''

'''From quests: '''[[Quests#B119|B119]] (x2, choice), [[Quests#B127|B127]] (x3, choice), [[Quests#C29|C29]] (x3, choice), [[Quests#F90|F90]] (x2, choice)

'''From quests: '''[[Quests#B119|B119]] (x2, choice), [[Quests#B127|B127]] (x3, choice), [[Quests#C29|C29]] (x3, choice), [[Quests#F90|F90]] (x2, choice)

===Uses===

 

<div class="mw-collapsible"><h3>Uses</h3>

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'''Used to improve''' {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 21}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 21 (Skilled)}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 2 Seaplane Fighter Kai}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 3 Fighter Hien}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 32}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 32 (Skilled)}}, {{Equipment/Link|Re.2001 OR Kai}}, {{Equipment/Link|F4F-4}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II}}, {{Equipment/Link|Skua}}, {{Equipment/Link|Spitfire Mk.I}}, {{Equipment/Link|FM-2}}

'''Used to improve''' {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 21}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 21 (Skilled)}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 2 Seaplane Fighter Kai}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 3 Fighter Hien}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 32}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 32 (Skilled)}}, {{Equipment/Link|Re.2001 OR Kai}}, {{Equipment/Link|F4F-4}}, {{Equipment/Link|Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model II}}, {{Equipment/Link|Skua}}, {{Equipment/Link|Spitfire Mk.I}}, {{Equipment/Link|FM-2}}

'''Used by quests: '''[[Quests#F22|F22]], [[Quests#F28|F28]], [[Quests#F39|F39]], [[Quests#F51|F51]], [[Quests#F52|F52]], [[Quests#F70|F70]]

'''Used by quests:''' [[Quests#F22|F22]], [[Quests#F28|F28]], [[Quests#F39|F39]], [[Quests#F51|F51]], [[Quests#F52|F52]], [[Quests#F70|F70]]

 

 

<div class="mw-collapsible><h3>Updates History</h3>

===Updates History===

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* '''2013-04-23: Implemented''' with initial game release

* '''2013-04-23:''' '''Implemented''' with initial game release

* '''2015-11-18:''' Card CG updated

* '''2015-11-18:''' Card CG updated

* '''2016-06-30:''' Became '''improvable''' and '''upgradeable''' to {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 32}}

* '''2016-06-30:''' Became '''improvable''' and '''upgradeable''' to {{Equipment/Link|Type 0 Fighter Model 32}}

* '''2017-02-28:''' Card CG updated

* '''2017-02-28:''' Card CG updated

== Akashi's Improvement Arsenal ==

==Akashi's Improvement Arsenal==

{{AkashiWorkshop}}

{{AkashiWorkshop}}

Assessing the performance and experiences of the then service-fighter A5M, the IJN's final requirements were for the fighter to reach speeds of 600 km/h and climb to 3 km in 3.5 min while being able to operate for as much as 6-8 hours at cruise with drop-tanks. Equipment was to include a complete radio and armament of twin 20 mm cannons plus twin 7.7mm machine guns as well as 60kg of bombs. Maneuverability was to be at least equal to the A5M with a wingspan less than 12m so that it could be fielded on aircraft carriers. On top of those lofty specifications, ''Specification 12'' had to use available engines, a significant limitation.

Assessing the performance and experiences of the then service-fighter A5M, the IJN's final requirements were for the fighter to reach speeds of 600 km/h and climb to 3 km in 3.5 min while being able to operate for as much as 6-8 hours at cruise with drop-tanks. Equipment was to include a complete radio and armament of twin 20 mm cannons plus twin 7.7mm machine guns as well as 60kg of bombs. Maneuverability was to be at least equal to the A5M with a wingspan less than 12m so that it could be fielded on aircraft carriers. On top of those lofty specifications, ''Specification 12'' had to use available engines, a significant limitation.

Nakajima's engineering team deemed ''Specification 12''<nowiki/><nowiki>'s targets impossible and resigned from the competition. Jiro Horikoshi, developer of the A5M (and subsequently, the </nowiki>[[Reppuu (Strong Gale)|A7M]]) thought it was feasible only with an aircraft as light as possible. Every possible weight-reduction measure was incorporated into the A6M, including Sumitomo Metal's new top-secret 7075 aluminum alloy, "Extra Super Duralumin". Armor for the pilot, engine, or other critical points was dropped, as were self-sealing fuel tanks. It had a cantilever low-wing layout, retractable landing gear, and enclosed cockpit.  

Nakajima's engineering team deemed ''Specification 12''<nowiki/><nowiki>'s targets impossible and resigned from the competition. Jiro Horikoshi, developer of the A5M (and subsequently, the </nowiki>[[Reppuu (Strong Gale)|A7M]]) thought it was feasible only with an aircraft as light as possible. Every possible weight-reduction measure was incorporated into the A6M, including Sumitomo Metal's new top-secret 7075 aluminum alloy, "Extra Super Duralumin". Armor for the pilot, engine, or other critical points was dropped, as were self-sealing fuel tanks. It had a cantilever low-wing layout, retractable landing gear, and an enclosed cockpit.  

The A6M1 prototype, powered by a 780 hp Mitsubishi ''Zuisei 13 ''engine, passed its testing in a remarkably short period and was ordered into service as the A6M1. Shortly after, the A6M2 incorporated an engine change suggested by the Navy to the 700 hp Nakajima ''Sakae 12. ''The new prototype so greatly surpassed the original specifications that 15 units were sent to battle in China, where they were untouched by planes that troubled the A5M. These results led the Navy to immediately order the A6M2 into production as the Type 0 Model 11.

The A6M1 prototype, powered by a 780 hp Mitsubishi ''Zuisei 13 ''engine, passed its testing in a remarkably short period and was ordered into service as the A6M1. Shortly after, the A6M2 incorporated an engine change suggested by the Navy to the 700 hp Nakajima ''Sakae 12. ''The new prototype so greatly surpassed the original specifications that 15 units were sent to battle in China, where they were untouched by planes that troubled the A5M. These results led the Navy to immediately order the A6M2 into production as the Type 0 Model 11.