Mitsubishi A6M3-22/A6M3a-22 Zero ‘Zeke’ E

Mitsubishi A6M3-22/A6M3a-22 Zero ‘Zeke’ EGoing the Distance The A6M3 3a Zero fighter (Model 22) was designed to correct some of the shortcomings of its A6M3 (Model 32) predecessor, which included reduced flight range. This entailed the Model 22 being given standard length 12m wings and receiving a larger fuel tank, measures which were largely successful. A version was also produced with longer machine gun barrels. The Model 22 was first assigned to flight groups from early 1943, and saw

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plus a commander torso figure pictured surveying the scene in front of his vehicle

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featured 6-wheel drive which allowed it to tackle poor surfaces

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★Separate parts recreate British Army desert-use side skirts

★Real rubber tires for heightened realism

●Uniforms and equipment accurately depict WWII era British soldiers

plus the latest electronics: Intervehicular Information System (IVIS)

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plus a main gun breech rotated 45 degrees around the gun barrel to save space in the turret interior