One of these was found on the island of Akutan in 1942. When it was first introduced, its com- bination of long range and maneuverability made it highly effective.
One of these was found on the island of Akutan in 1942. When it was first introduced, its com- bination of long range and maneuverability made it highly effective. Later in World War II, the unavail- ability of powerful engines meant that substandard versions were produced. Captured models examined closely by the Allies allowed them to develop tactics against it, and by 1944, a combination of new Allied tactics and better aircraft, such as the P-38 Lightning, made it obsolete. Name this carrier-based fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Navy under the codename "Zeke".
One of these was found on the island of Akutan in 1942. When it was first introduced, its com- bination of long range and maneuverability made it highly effective.
Mitsubishi Zero (accept Zeke before mentioned)