Flight Demo of Genuine Japanese Zero with ORIGINAL WWII Sakae 31 Engine !

[@LordKingPotato]

The Zero has an unique sound, I absolutely love this legendary aircraft!

[@corblaak8051]

+Daniel De Abreu When you heared this sound you knew you were fucked up

[@Y10Q]

Yeah, just like the boxer engine. I think they are trolling us with that.

[@yuch1102]

the sound of death

[@bkpickell]

75 Years ago you would have feared it.

[@William-13]

@@alakazamisabeast During the 1944/1945 raids of Shanghai, P-51's were used a little bit, but most of their action in the pacific actually was during the Tokyo raids of 45'.

[@nomu2299]

I really love the noise of A6M's engine. Thank you America for keeping them nicely.

[@Shift2Movies]

In the early '80's I was lucky enough to fly along side this very same zero, I being in the nose of a B-25; 'In The Mood' and the zero flying just to our right side almost right under our wing tip along with an F-6F Hellcat, a P-51 and an F-4F Corsair. It was an unforgettable experience!

[@ivangarciamolina9862]

Sir just would did the zero have a pop sound or like a back fire

[@Shift2Movies]

@@ivangarciamolina9862 I don't remember, this was almost 40 years ago.

[@albertpatterson3675]

The Zero has beautiful lines, so symmetrical, even graceful with the landing gear down.

[@takaorobinson8719]

Well said

[@TasteTheRad1um]

I can't get enough of that Sakae. A real full, low pitched sound. Gorgeous.

[@Millermacs]

Agreed

[@vad-asz]

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[@320k]

I was also told by a Japanese warbird fan, that obtaining certification for old aircraft like this one, is very difficult in Japan. So even if there were air-worthy examples around, they probably wouldn't be flying in Japan : ( Luckily the US let's these beautiful birds fly again. I actually live not too far from where these planes were originally built. I used to work on the factory grounds.

[@kneeslider47]

Sure is a beautiful aircraft. Mr Horikoshi was a brilliant designer.

[@sumdumguy6449]

​@@kneeslider47he wanted to make beautiful aircraft to fly gracefully not to kill

[@badcornflakes6374]

​@@sumdumguy6449 That's too bad because that's what it is known for.

[@sumdumguy6449]

@@badcornflakes6374 the sad truth

[@lukeskywalker1840]

Fascinating history. It is crucial to preserve these relics of a time past. They tell a living story for future generations.

[@Kepe]

I just love the sound the plane makes after it has passed the camera. That crackling/thumping sound is amazing!

[@JamesJackman-sg6gs]

What beautiful aircraft, I love the sond of the engine and the fact this plane is 100% Original and not a later model or replica.

[@nobuanpanman1115]

復元してくれた方に感謝します。ありがとうございます。大事に保管し続けてください。

[@FMichael1970]

これらの素晴らしい航空機を飛行させておく必要があります

[@vad-asz]

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[@bradbrubaker8247]

Man, nothing beats the sound of a ww2 aircraft

[@26380802]

とても良い音。保存してくれていた方々に感謝です。

[@johnberry2877]

Much respect in Japanese engineering. Even though this is the same plane type that straffed my dad on the beach of Okinawa . My father, a marine in WWII , spoke of how he respected the determination and tenacity of the Japanese soldiers.

[@MsCyou0157]

零戦を、こんなにも素晴らしい状態で維持して頂き、感動しております。 アメリカのエンジニアリングと歴史に対する敬意と熱意は、尊敬するばかりです。 本当にありがとうございます。

[@PdxGxs]

This wasn’t Japanese engineering. I believe it was an American design that was first offered to the army air corps who at the time was not gearing up for war and had enough bi-planes in service. Designer asked us government permission to shop around the world for a buyer and was given the okay to sell plans. The Japanese government was in need to a better all around fighter and bought the plans and rights to build the plane and the rest is history.

[@isseimori5603]

@@PdxGxs That's the first time I've heard that. It would be helpful if you could explain how you came to that belief, perhaps citing sources.

[@AhnkoCheeOutdoors]

WOW, extremely cool. There's one here in the air museum on Ford ISland, Pearl Harbor, Hawai'i, but it has a the engine from a Grumman Wildcat, and it no longer flies. My dad was a WWII Pacific Theater veteran, and he always thought the Zero was a great looking airplane. When I turn 7 my dad bought me my very first model airplane kit, and it was 1/48 scale Zero (along with a Hellcat, and a P-38), and we built it together. I still have all 3 models 55 years later. That plane has a special place in my heart. Belated thank you for sharing the great video footage.

[@trqenaw]

1/48th scale Monogram models? Those are the ones my brother and I used to buy from Woolworths on cold winter Saturdays in Upper Michigan and spend hours building and painting. I had a P-38, Hurricane, P-47 Thunderbolt, my brother had a Focke Wulf and others I cannot recall. Unfortunately, I no longer have those original models, kudos to you on your preservation skills.

[@foudgeta]

Thank you very much, from Japan.

[@vad-asz]

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[@鍋チャンコ]

Cs A 🤷🏻🤷🏻🤦🤦😩🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@asproman66]

Fujita Yuuji

[@bleepinfireman]

Great sound, and one of the planes that left a mark in world history

[@firepower7017]

Bleepin Fireman It did a better job as a bomb than the Hs-293 and the Hs-293 is a missile that had sunk 3 destroyers

[@Kepe]

If you actually read up on the Zero, it was the superior dogfighter quite far into the war.

[@firepower7017]

Kepe it was superior to WW1 and early WW2 Tactics and if you want a comparable fighter that lived in service longer than the zero is the spitfire and the spitfire is also nearly as great and if you wanna say quite far in war, if Americans got gloster meteors the fucking Japanese would see squadrons of weird looking bombers then they attack thinking they can calculate its speed yet one problem it is fucking fast meaning they have to shoot blind to hit the damn thing since the measurements would be good enough to down a B-29 also the fucking zero has no chance of killing the damn thing unless you are a time traveler and you manage to dive at the exact time of striking at LEAST ONE Also I did not mean to harm your opinion but at least it can stay up to date during most of WW2, not it can fight a MIG-15- and down it that is saying I give the middle finger the drag and gravity

[@marcusocampo7976]

I like your profile pic :) i wonder who else flew the zero

[@RhysapGrug]

Kepe until the P-51 Mustang came into service, the zero did rule supreme.

[@mackydog99]

A truly beautiful aircraft! Really. Owned the skies back in the day.

[@SaifulIkram]

The Zero has the magic ability to travel great distances due to its lightweight and lack of armor. You can shoot them down with a multiple shots from a pistol if they fly low enough, slow enough. As a big fan of war movies, the A6M always fascinates me since I was a kid.

[@davidewhite69]

they werent called "Ronsons" for nothing

[@DionicioThomas-qd6ns]

I will always love these beautiful historic piece of aviation of ww2 flying again and the engineering of the a6m zero and beautiful sound of that sakee radial

[@Irish_For_Life1842]

Very special sound to the Zero. With only this one ZEKE with the original engine, most of us won't get to experience it in person. Thank you very much for this post so we can experience the next best thing! Thank you. ありがとうございました。

[@JuddKramer]

A truly unique design.

[@JEFFASCO]

Thanks so much for keeping this piece of history alive and airworthy.

[@GTM59]

How cool to see a piece of history like this zero up close & in perfect condition.

[@stevenmoore4612]

Definitely an excellent radial sound!

[@kensaku4962]

the sound the engine makes give me chills

[@eagerbeaver57]

I saw this zero fly at the Edward's air force base air show a couple of years ago. Absolutely beautiful aircraft. A true gem of aviation history.

[@VSDalSheron]

I wonder if we have any WWII vets who could relate their stories after hearing this engine again today. I bet it would be an enriching experience! *salutes* BTW what brought me here was seeing Hayao Miyazaki's film The Wind Rises, a truly inspiring movie about Jiro Horikoshi and his rise to engineering fame.

[@uio890138]

Took a true warrior to fly one, no armor and no sealing gas tanks meant you better be damn good!

[@aerobee58]

What an Awesome sound air craft with the original motor. This was a common sound at sea in WW2. Thanks for the upload and great shots on the video.

[@heytherejoey1]

Beautiful... I love the P51, and before this video I had never heard an original Zero sound... Its gorgeous :)

[@emersoncaicedo3146]

my god that sound at 1:19 really gets your testosterone flowing ! Truly one of the most beautiful and unique sounds a warbird can make!

[@etherealetan]

The Americans thought so too. Why do you think they were so desperate to get their hands on a Zero? It was the best fighter in the world at that time.

[@emersoncaicedo3146]

Ethan Huang so true

[@eastonseiler1774]

@@etherealetan there's really no "best plane of WWII" but the zero is somewhat up there

[@etherealetan]

Wings of Duty Gaming and Cinematics -WoDGaC Well specifically, the Zero was the best naval fighter in the world in 1941. Of course, it was overtaken later on but at the start of hostilities it was unmatched in the Pacific.

[@eastonseiler1774]

@@etherealetan ah there we go

[@MuerteQuerida]

The restoration is a masterpiece! It starts so easy!!

[@spreadeagled5654]

Beautiful aircraft! I was at the Planes of Fame Air Museum to see this awesome airplane. The guide said it was captured by the Marines during the invasion of Saipan.

[@claudiocarbone2225]

Goosebumps! Such an unique sound

[@mattabiko24]

im glad still can watch in this era again, the sound so terrifying, imagine 10 zero planes flew over the sound makes ppl run and hide!

[@doctordevon3943]

I saw this plane at wings over camarillo flying with a p-51, a bearcat and a corsair it was a unforgettable experience

[@2259r3z]

Glad to see this aircraft is still flying. I saw it fly at the Planes of Fame Air Show at Chino in the early '80s. It flew in formation with various US fighters from the Pacific (P-40, P-38, and a Corsair, maybe?) and a US torpedo bomber. The US fighters then took turns being the one jumped by the Zero and vice versa to show the strengths and weaknesses of both, and they demonstrated the Thatch Weave. It was an amazing thing to see. The torpedo bomber didn't stand a chance when jumped by the Zeke, but a couple of the US fighters swooped in and "saved" him. Pappy Boyington was at that air show, too. I saw him from a distance, but he was pretty much being mobbed for autographs.

[@michaelhill2844]

Now THAT'S a sound I've not heard in a long time . . . a long time.

[@asproman66]

When Zero fly it's roar just beautiful

[@codyking4848]

Thing sounds like an old motor powered washtub. Pretty neat stuff, thanks for posting

[@vet6822]

+Cody King anything be your description.

[@916fanatic1]

Since the SAKAI radial was a direct copy of a Pratt and Whitney engine like the one in a Wildcat fighter I guess you hate the way our Wildcat sounds too eh?

[@Cover-upcentral]

Imagine the site of 100's of these things flying over head.

[@IC3XR]

Sounds so good

[@SonOfAB_tch2ndClass]

Its funny how the mere sight of this plane struck terror into the hearts of many. Now the sight of it brings wonder to an era long past, and a war become legend.

[@kwboom]

Could you imagine the sound of 50 of them flying over your head. I love the sound of it... AWESOME PLANE......

[@phil2856]

Amazing aircraft and for a short while, dominated the skies.

[@Uburosco]

Love the engine sound.

[@nonyabiz9487]

Top 10 most beautiful aircraft ever made!

[@JSysten]

This sound is wonderful !!!

[@pac1fic055]

Makes me happy to see these WWII birds still flying.

[@jumo004]

Still a beautiful aircraft

[@larrywilliams7993]

I have a signed print by Saburo Sakai A6M2 in the picture. He was also at Pearl Harbor and over Iwo Jima outran 15 Hellcats by out turning them and got way without one bullet hole in his Zero. I believe he had 61 kills. His signature will be worth a lot one day. It will go to my Special Forces son. Those were the days when their were real "knights of the Air"no matter which side you were on.

[@garycollumbell1396]

perhaps one of the most manurvarable piston aircraft ever built

[@gbboy4d]

Very very genuine aircraft sound. Beautiful

[@kevinhebri5775]

I saw this awesome warbird flying with a corsair. So sweet

[@s6u6r6f6]

This is one formidable aircraft. An aerial sword. Mitsubishi should retool and put these beauties in the air in quantity.

[@thatoneopenwheelfanboyguy3490]

s6u6r6f6 it's like they reproduce them without the guns, and an improved cooling system

[@xavierrodriguez2463]

They could probably fair well as racing or stunt planes, or not. I don't know much about planes.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

...for civilian use

[@DunedinMultimedia2]

... for home protection

[@CmdrDingus]

My great grandfather, Tokugawa Hondamitsubishi flew one of those. He was among the first wave sent to Pearl Harbor. He had married by great grandmother, Yunomi Yamahasuzuki only a couple months before the war.

[@PeterMmeza]

Amazing sound 👍

[@FrostedFlake420]

My favourite plane

[@sKraat528]

Thank you for sharing this legend

[@naglfarreisen1865]

Bansaiiiiiii :) !!! Nice that this Plane work, great Sound !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@onenazrul]

one of most fearest world war 2 fighter plane..love it n sound

[@brictator]

Cant believe ike kepford never bought this plane after the war

[@matsgranqvist9928]

Best sounding prop plane ever.

[@harrisonvc9175]

woah, that doesn't even sound like a radial! its so smooth

[@72Z15SS]

Beautiful Aircraft!! One of my favorite Japanese warbirds. It's nice to see and hear it fly, but being the only surviving original powered Zero I would hesitate to continue flying it as it would be a shame to lose it to an accident. I'm sure they take every possible precaution but this thing is priceless.

[@srcreeper02550]

he is the only one to have a working sakae engine. there are another 4 zeros in flight conditions.

[@MrLotnik171]

to prawdziwa przyjemność ! to wspaniałe móc posłuchać i zobaczyć myśliwca ZERO !

[@quadie12]

SAKE Engine. My brother has a toolkit for the Zero! Yes, I acquired it from a naval captain years ago and gave it to him. It came off the island of Tarawa. Wow. I did not think any Zero existed except as wrecks. In an case, your original engine could be serviced with original tools.

[@oxyman10]

Awesome! I hear that a Mitsubishi G4M and a KI-84 are in the process of restoration. Imagine seeing those three birds flying in formation.

[@normanvincentkong7695]

My Idol Saburo Sakai had a confirmed 64 kills with the iconic Mitsubishi Zero Fighter.

[@octane130]

@riderpoet: Hi-- The Zero was flown from Chino, California airport to nearby Long Beach airport and then towed on city streets to Los Angeles Harbor! It was then hoisted by crane onto the aft deck of a Japanese freighter ship for the trip to Japan. Thanks!

[@MrHualienese]

Colonel "Flying Tiger" FOG says, "Truly fantastic!!!! So good to see one still flying!"

[@MrKazuma92123]

Amazing! It's a scary sound when it's flying above you.

[@sushiromifune7096]

In the retro Sim "War birds", A6M which I used climbing slowly with this sound, and fight untill potential energy is exhausted.

[@46FreddieMercury91]

imagine the responsibility the pilot has flying this thing. must be scary. one error and it crashes- the end of all Zeros. it's like the last Dodo.

[@counterterror101]

The sound heard overhead on the morning of Dec 7, 1941

[@koroba01]

A “round sound” that is unique, different from the Wrights and Pratt & Whitney’s.

[@kokashi88]

Now, I fall in love with this. The most beatiful warplane of the WW2...

[@campingtree102]

Just hearing the engine roaring and hearing it fly is exiting.

[@adaorlando]

very nice video, grate job... and thanks for the information in the description. This is one of my preferred, is an amazing airplane :D

[@hindflight]

I saw this aircraft at both Camarillo and the air show in El Centro. Japanese Zero + P51 + Blue Angels was a major win for the day!

[@compressionreleasetechnolo4847]

A 14 cylinder radial has a sound that is sharper and more distinct than the usual 18 cylinder sound. Similar to a BMW 801. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@frankfraser4583]

Impressive as hell. Great work to keep her flying. One worry though. If it crashes what a loss it would be. Consumptive use of an historical artifact. But God it is beautiful.

[@tayninh69]

It's music to my ears. Nice video.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Awesome. Love the Chino Planes of Fame Museum! Keep em flying guys!

[@kensaku4962]

Can you imagine hundreds of these flying over your head

[@lucky-two]

That sound though! beautiful, yet slightly terrifying!

[@peterjones8302]

Fabulous footage !!

[@type_x_atm_092]

Ooh, an army A6M!! Not the best flavor, in comparison to the IJN Zeroes, but certainly a scrumptious one at that!!

[@julienhamonic9692]

Legendary Gives me shivers

[@shivrrrr]

Amazing engine sound.

[@SupernalOne]

yes, nice smooth engine tone, it really runs well

[@juliannortheast2271]

Good speed display and startup

[@trexx63]

Super Cool! ...'tis the "M5" version, the last variant. Improvements included replacing the collector exhaust ring manifold and single ejector stack with "bent-back" manifold pipes that exit between the cowl flaps to add extra thrust from exhaust. Plus, some armor plating for pilot and a couple of other items (changed up) in an attempt to keep it competitive in aerial combat.

[@racermigs1]

+trexx63 The msot significant change was the decrease in the wingspan (reduced by about 1m)

[@trexx63]

Yes, perhaps in terms of outward appearance.

[@ChristianRB89]

Considering its rarety, hearing this engine run and seeing this bird fly, is PRICELESS!

[@reedhead1]

What a sound, very cool...

[@JatkosotaTouko]

I love A6M2 Zero, BF 109, Spitfire, P51

[@グロッサーメルセデス]

nice sound

[@guynoff]

many thanks! Just brought back a part (trim tab) of a Myrt or Kate.. will hope to find out which it is next week. ;-)

[@1622yamaha]

It has a unique cool sound!!

[@SGTJanok]

0:59 i love this sound :3 :3 :3 :3