Mitsubishi A7M2 REPPU "SAM"

Imperial Japanese Navy's Upgraded Zero

The Mitsubishi A7M Repp???? "Strong Gale") was designed as the successor to the Imperial Japanese Navy's A6M Zero, with development beginning in 1942. Performance objectives were to achieve superior speed, climb, diving, and armament over the Zero, as well as better maneuverability. As a result, the wing area and overall size were significantly greater, on par with the American Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The A7M's allied codename was "Sam".

A7M2 Repp????

Revised version powered by a 2,200 hp (1,600 kW) Mitusbishi Ha-43 engine, with a maximum speed of 627 km/h (389 mph). Armament the same as previous model, or four 20 mm (.80 in) Type 99 cannons. The A7M2 was to be the main production aircraft of the A7M series. Five built.

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