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
Coastal Defense Ship	Destroyer
Light Cruiser	Torpedo Cruiser
Heavy Cruiser	Training Cruiser
Aviation Cruiser	Fast Battleship
Battleship	Aviation Battleship
Light Carrier	Standard Aircraft Carrier
Armored Carrier	Seaplane Tender
Submarine	Aircraft Carrying Submarine
Submarine Tender	Fleet Oiler
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) , Type 1 Land-based Attack Aircraft Model 34

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

Historical Information

The "Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero" is the final mass-production (and perhaps most effective) variant of the Mitsubishi A6M.

Compared to the A6M2, the A6M5 had shorter wings and revised control surfaces while an improved exhaust system and cowling increased power delivery. Carbon dioxide-based fire extinguishers were added while the radio was updated. The A6M5 had a number of incremental updates throughout its various manufacturing lots.

The maximum speed was increased to 565 km/h at 6,000 m and it could reach that altitude in just over 7 min. Subvariants include the A6M5c, while the A6M6 and A6M7 (Model 62) were adapted from the A6M5.