...sed, the A6M2 Model 21 became outmatched by newer and more powerful Allied fighters, such as the [[F6F (Family)|F6F ''Hellcat'']] and the [[F4U (Family)|F4U ''
...gement, as pursuing the enemy may expose the Zero to interception by other fighters. If faced with a Boom-N-Zoom attack, the pilot must avoid the enemy's fire
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...before official testing was completed. The A6M made its combat debut over China, where 13 A6M's shot down 27 Soviet-built I-15s and I-16s in three minutes
...gement, as pursuing the enemy may expose the Zero to interception by other fighters. If faced with a Boom-N-Zoom attack, the pilot must avoid the enemy's fire
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...War, it took part in the world's first aerial skirmishes between monoplane fighters built of mostly metal against Chinese [[P-26 (Family)|P-26 'Peashooters']],
...s used for training missions and flight school. In 1945, the remaining A5M fighters were used for kamikaze missions.
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...notation|紫電|Violet Lightning}}), considered one of the finest Japanese fighters of World War II.
...itting duck for you to take on. On top of that, most of the early Yakovlev fighters are made from wood, so load your 20 mm and 7.7 mm with Incendiary ammo (Def
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Unlike other Japanese fighters, the J2M2 has some decent armour. There is a 70 mm bulletproof glass plate
During the China Incident (Sino-Japanese war) the Navy had sustained some damage from Chines
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.../>The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
During the China Incident (Sino-Japanese war) the Navy had sustained some damage from Chines
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...y the Japanese Army, and was gradually replaced by more advanced monoplane fighters such as the Ki-27, Ki-43, and Ki-44.
...ght turning ability make it a great turn-fighter, like most Japanese light fighters. The Ki-10-I excels at low and slow turn fighting at very low altitudes whe
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...ted by Manchukuo, Thailand, and the Reformed Government of the Republic of China. A total of 3,368 Ki-27s were produced before production ceased in 1942, wh
* {{Annotation|CBI|China-Burma-India}} reporting name: Abdul
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...more challenges when the Soviets supplied their allies with I-15 and I-16 fighters. Despite being outmatched by these faster and more modern planes, the 8th D
...ght turning ability make it a great turn-fighter, like most Japanese light fighters. The Ki-10-II excels at low and slow turn fighting at very low altitudes wh
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
The Ki-45 also has a very good turn rate, unlike other heavy fighters. Although the aircraft itself is large and presents an "easy target" in man
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance. While
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
* Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance.
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance. While
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...ts on the underside. This makes it vulnerable to attacks from below and to fighters that can catch up with it. The P1Y1 needs to rely on its speed and agility
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...d Australia. The aircraft was vulnerable to the newer generation of Allied fighters and was gradually replaced by the Kawanishi H8K. A total of 215 units were
...so cap bases in naval battles, but it should avoid close combat with enemy fighters and AA guns. Given its large size and slow speed, flying away from enemy pu
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...thumb|right|300px|A Training Squadron Ki-49-I flies over Japanese-captured China]]
...mber, if you're caught alone or off guard you are an easy target for enemy fighters and attackers. Although not a sure tactic, having a fighter escort will boo
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...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft. Try not to act like a "sitting duck" because the Ki-49
...the outbreak of the War in the Pacific, the Japanese utilised the Ki-49 in China where it served well. It wasn't until the spring of 1942 that the Japanese
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...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft. Try not to act like a "sitting duck" because the Ki-49
...the outbreak of the War in the Pacific, the Japanese utilised the Ki-49 in China where it served well. It wasn't until the spring of 1942 that the Japanese
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...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft in arcade battles. Try not to act like a "sitting duck"
...s might deter the stray fighter, but won't deter a horde of them. American fighters think you are the perfect target for .50 cal machine guns. What to do? Wait
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...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft as she is one of the most manoeuvrable bombers if not th
The first available aircraft were engaged in China during Summer 1938, where they were well-received by the crews of the army.
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