Type 0 Fighter Model 52

[Edit] Type 0 Fighter Model 52 No.21 零式艦戦52型
Carrier-based Fighter Aircraft Effects: +6 Combat Radius: 6 (Deployment Cost: 5) Scrap value: 1 2 3 (Buildable)
Refittable Ship Types
Fast Battleship	Battleship
Aviation Battleship	Standard Aircraft Carrier
Armored Carrier	Light Carrier
Heavy Cruiser	Aviation Cruiser
Light Cruiser	Torpedo Cruiser
Training Cruiser	Destroyer
Coastal Defense Ship	Submarine
Aircraft Carrying Submarine	Seaplane Tender
Fleet Oiler	Submarine Tender
Repair Ship	Amphibious Assault Ship
LBAS Plane

Introduction

零戦の最終的な量産機となった改良型、「零式艦上戦闘機52型」です。
後継機の開発が遅れたため、零戦52型が後期の主力艦上戦闘機として奮戦することになりました。
「彗星」艦爆や「天山」艦攻と一緒に、機動部隊の主力として運用してくださいね。

The final mass-production version of the Zero-fighter, "Type Zero Carrier-based Fighter Type 52".
As the development of its successors was delayed, the Zero-fighter Type 52 fought bravely as the main late-war carrier-based fighter.
Along with the "Suisei" bomber and "Tenzan" torpedo bomber, please use it as your mainstay air task force.

Mechanics

Fighters/ are one of the main types of plane used by CV(B/L). Their main role is to bring Air Power during the 1st Aerial Stage, with their "Fighter Power" stat being the most important factor in this regard. Fighters are additionally needed for Aircraft Carrier Cut-Ins (CVCI) during the day Shelling.

• They can be used in Land Bases to serve the same role as Interceptors.

Notes

Not to be confused with other aircraft of this family (see here).

How To Obtain

Buildable

Stock equipment of: Akagi Kai, Chitose Kou Kai Ni, Chitose Kou Kai, Chiyoda Kou Kai Ni, Chiyoda Kou Kai, Hiryuu Kai, Hiyou Kai, Houshou Kai, Junyou Kai, Kaga Kai, Ryuuhou Kai, Ryuujou Kai, Shinyou, Shouhou Kai, Shoukaku Kai, Souryuu Kai, Zuihou Kai, Zuikaku Kai

Upgradeable from: Type 0 Fighter Model 32 (★+3)

From quest: Cq1 (x2, choice), C32 (x6, choice)

From limited-time quest: Su04 (x3, choice)

Uses

Used to improve: Type 0 Fighter Model 52, Type 0 Fighter Model 62 (Fighter-bomber), Zero Fighter Model 52C (601 Air Group), Type 0 Fighter Model 52 (Skilled), Zero Fighter Model 52C (w/ Iwai Flight), Zero Fighter Model 62 (Fighter-bomber / Iwai Squadron), Zero Fighter Model 52A (w/ Iwamoto Flight), Type 0 Fighter Model 53 (Iwamoto Squadron), Type 3 Fighter Hien, Re.2001 OR Kai, F4F-4, Shiden Model 11, F6F-3, Type 0 Fighter Model 63 (Fighter-bomber), Type 1 Fighter Hayabusa Model III A, FM-2, Type 0 Fighter Model 64 (Air Superiority Fighter Specification), Type 0 Fighter Model 64 (Skilled Fighter-bomber)

Used by quest: F24, Fm2, F29, F47, Fq5, Fy9

Updates History

• 2013-04-23: Implemented with initial game release
• 2016-06-30: Became improvable
• 2020-11-13: Became upgradeable to Type 0 Fighter Model 62 (Fighter-bomber) ★+4

Improvement

Type 0 Fighter Model 52
Improvement			→	Conversion (helper-dependent)
★ Improvement Level	0~5	6~9		Type 0 Fighter Model 62 (Fighter-bomber) ★4
Consumed	3/5	5/8		5/8
Consumed	3/4	3/5		3/5
Equipment Consumed		x2		x2
Items Consumed	-			-
Resources	120 120 0 280

Ship Helper Conversion Shoukaku/Kai/Ni Type 0 Fighter Model 62 (Fighter-bomber) ★4 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Shoukaku Kai Ni A Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Ship Helper Conversion Zuikaku/Kai/Ni/A - Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Improvement effects
	1★	2★	3★	4★	5★	6★	7★	8★	9★	Max★
	0.2	0.4	0.6	0.8	1.0	1.2	1.4	1.6	1.8	2.0

Trivia

The Mitsubishi A6M "Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter", mostly known as the "Zero", was one of the finest planes of its time, capable of greater speed, maneuverability, and range than most American planes, and boasting a powerful armament of two 7.7 mm machine guns and two 20 mm cannons. When encountered, it was codenamed "Zeke" by the Allies, but the "Zero" name took over as its most used nickname in both sides.

Specification 12-shi was sent to Nakajima and Mitsubishi in 1937, as a replacement to the A5M Type 96 Fighter which was entering service in the IJN.

Assessing the performance and experiences of the 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 h at cruise with drop-tanks. Equipment was to include a complete radio and armament of twin 20 mm cannons plus twin 7.7 mm machine guns as well as 60 kg of bombs. Maneuverability was to be at least equal to the A5M with a wingspan less than 12 m so that it could be fielded on aircraft carriers. On top of those lofty specifications, this plane had to use available engines, a significant limitation.

Nakajima's engineering team deemed those specifications impossible and resigned from the competition. Jiro Horikoshi, developer of the A5M (and subsequently the A7M Reppuu) 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 passed its testing in a short period and was ordered into service, with shortly after, the A6M2 being introduced incorporating a new engine. 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.

It could maintain stable flight well below 110 km/h, allowing it to out-turn any contemporary fighter. Reports of its performance eventually reached the USA, where they were dismissed as impossible. The Model 21 in particular introduced folding wingtips to better fit into aircraft carriers, as well as improved range with 2 048 being constructed by Mitsubishi and Nakajima, including 508 trainers by Hitachi and Sasebo.

Compared to contemporary Allied fighters, however, the Zero traded ruggedness, protection, and comfort for its qualities, making it a relatively bridle plane, notably lacking self-sealing fuel tanks, which could easily catch fire and explode when shot.

When powerful Allied aircraft such as the P-38 Lightning, F6F Hellcat, and F4U Corsair were fielded, the A6M had difficulty competing. Regardless, it was developed further into variants such as the Models 3X, 5X, and 6X, with better engines and capabilities.

Many dismissed the Zero origines as a fully Japanese indigenous fighter, but it was indeed truly a fit of engineering achieved by Japan, after years of modernization.

See Also

Mitsubishi A6M Zero