★The A6M3a which was armed with long-barreled cannons can also be assembled. The turret consists of 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns that cover the upper half of the plane, and most P-61 players tend to fly low or get you into their upper half to target you with the turret. ★Photo-etched parts depict the folded wingtip mechanism. The kit is box stock except for Eduard Photoetch seat belts and Modelkasten filament for … Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier, 2 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bomb, https://wiki.warthunder.com/File:A6M3_mod.22Ko_Yoshika_Miyafuji.mp4, https://wiki.warthunder.com/File:A6M3_mod.22Ko_Mio_Sakamoto.mp4, https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=A6M3_mod._22Ko&oldid=83889, 2 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons, wing-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total), 2 x 7.7 mm Type 97 navy machine guns, nose-mounted (700 rpg = 1,400 total), 2 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (120 kg total). Tamiya 60785 Mitsubishi A6M3/3a Zero Fighter Model 22 (Zeke) 1/72 scale kit. The first Zeros (pre-series of 15 A6M2) went into operation with the 12th Rengo Kōkūtai in July 1940. This one is really nice and clean. 22Ko can be outfitted with the following ordnance: The only suspended armament you get with this plane is two 60 kg bombs with a explosive mass of 23 kg and a penetration of 78 mm. Stealth belts are recommended for both weapons, as they contain a decent proportion of high-explosive rounds, and maintain an element of surprise. First you need some separation between you and the target so you have enough time to line-up the drop. A few late-production A6M3 Model 22s had a wing similar to the later shortened, rounded tip wing fitted to the A6M5 Model 52. The IJNAF needed a solution to the loss of range by the A6M3 Reisen. The engine is very weak and fuel tanks can easily catch ablaze. A built-up hat-section longeron extends along the bottom from former K to aft of former S, where the arrestor gear hook attachment is … With the amazing stableness the aim should be easy. The A6M3 was built after the Battle of Midway, with longer wings, folding wing-tips (for carrier use), a more powerful engine and the longest range of all the Zeros. Line up and approach the airstrip at treetop, decrease speed to at most 210 km/h and deploy combat, takeoff and landing flaps in order. Further decelerate so the touchdown speed is no more than 180 km/h to avoid bouncing up. with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB/RB/SB). Head on engagements should not be taken with any plane, especially Americans such as the F6F and the P51, as the Zero is very fragile. The upfront cost of a A6M3 mod 22 is 400,000. Save them for any unexpected dogfights. Although not thick, these frames can still be obstructions in a fight. About the Model ★1/48 scale plastic assembly model kit of the Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22 Zero. Mitsubishi A6M3 model 22 Reisen Tamiya DEAD Design Models 1:48 SM48010 + Actions Stash. deep stringers in the aft fuselage section, spaced approximately 6 in. Note that it is best to fire in 10-round/one-second bursts to avoid wasting cannon rounds. T2-157 and T2-190 were positively A6M3 model 32 "Hamp", I think is pretty safe to state T2-169 was a model 32 as well, unit was 204 Kokutai, Munda airfield, New Guinea. Any hit can be lethal. . It has been available for years, and having a good Zero collection already, I was dubious about getting “yet another Zero model”. "This Zero is an A6M3 Model 22 for the most part. Due to the demand for a squared wing version the aircraft's production was delayed. $11.48 USD $14.35 USD. Opens image gallery. Up For auction is a ZERO A6M3 MODEL 22 by JEMCO Wingspan 5 4" . ★Length: 190mm, wingspan: 250mm ★Well-balanced form of the aircraft has been beautifully reproduced. The A6M3 mod. They have an I-15's short and fat fuselage, a flat radial engine and triangular stabilisers located right after the low-mounted mono wings, all covered in olive green paint. It is quite fast, packs a fatal punch, has a searching radar, and a deadly turret on top. All have four right angle clips for attaching to the frames. Reviewed in Italy on June 29, 2016. One notable feature that set it apart from the A6M2 or A6M5 Zeros was its "clipped" (rather than rounded) wingtips. A6M5 Zero 1/48 Tamiya Eduard 1:48 The A6M3 mod. The A6M3 Reisen mod. Once the cannons are out, the leftover 7.7 mm MGs can only effectively damage single engine fighters. This section should be used to describe tactics and techniques specific to the aircraft - general strategies such as "boom and zoom" should be limited to a sentence or two, with a link to the appropriate page. Then simply get some separation, turn around and put some solid shots into them. They can also set you aflame easily. Was I wrong! If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Its appearance resembles a P-38: a center fuselage with two engine nacelles extending backwards and forming the twin tail like a frame, you will know it is a Black Widow and not a Lightning when red tracer bullets start shooting out from it. The F6F, on the other hand, might get confused with other planes as it looks rather average. The internal fuel was thereby increased to 570 L (137 US gal) in this model, regaining all of the lost range. You can bring the minimum amount of fuel (29 minutes) since this model of the Zero only has a 100-round drum per cannon, as a result you might need to constantly return to airfield to reload so there is no need to bring more fuel. Zero is a Mitsubishi A6M3, Model 22 Read more. Effective at altitudes below 6,000 feet (1,800 metres), The first A6M to carry Type 99 Model 2's, which can do considerable amount of damage to all aircraft, Type 97 machine guns have a fast velocity with an abundance of ammo allowing for easy ranging in RB and SB without needing to regulate the ammo, The high torque engine and low weight of the aircraft allow for exceptional turning radius, fast rate of climb, and above average stall recovery for even the newest of pilots, Excellent smooth handling in simulator and great rear visibility, Ineffective above 10,000 feet (3,000 metres), Slower than nearly any other aircraft making you the one being attacked more often than you attack others, The plane is fragile compared to others at its tier and prone to catching on fire, Newer pilots who do not have defensive skills can find the plane frustrating due to it being vulnerable to faster planes that "boom and zoom", The Type 97 machine guns lack damage, newer pilots who do not have cannons and machine guns bound to different buttons will run out of cannon ammunition quickly and will be left with a plane that cannot reliably damage enemies, Limited 20 mm cannon ammo of only 100 RPG -- better than the early Zeros but still inadequate, Has lots of bars inside the cockpit, limiting visibility. 22Ko is armed with: 2 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons, wing-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total) 2 x 7.7 mm Type 97 navy machine guns, nose-mounted (700 rpg = 1,400 total) With this plane you get two 7.7 mm Type 97 guns and two 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons. 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