Japanese Zero Arrival and Walk Around

[@BAZZAROU812]

He should have talked about the advanced tail structure.. Japan was the first to use wind tunnel technology placing the rudder further back more than any other fighter of that era.. That also aided in tighter turns..14:00

[@stevenlarratt3638]

But yet the stick would jam at high speed due to pressure on the control surfaces. A captured zero was used to find out the weaknesses in the airframe. Very lightweight thin construction. The kamakasi pilots in the end knew that going into battle air to air would end their lives thus most pilots made the ultimate sacrifice as their life was going to end, so better to try and cause maximum damage in exchange for their life...

[@thomaszhang3101]

I think Bf 109 also has that but Japan might be earlier, by a few years.

[@lobsterbark]

@@stevenlarratt3638 Lmao wut. Japanese aircraft could pull more Gs than equivalent ones from every other country because they had stronger frames. As for jamming at high speeds, literally every aircraft at the time either fell apart or had the same issue when overspeeding, this is not unique to the zero. They were a little behind on engine technology and prioritized range over other factors, meaning they could't carry much ammo and had no armor or sealing tanks as a result. They also lacked the industry to change over to a new fighter mid war like the US and UK did, so by the late war they were at a disadvantage. However, through the entire war they had a range advantage over the US and the British.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent video and thank you for posting it! What a honor it would be to be able to fly the Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero. The CAF is to be commended for flying this aircraft around the country for all to see too!

[@taofledermaus]

That was really cool to see!

[@hoosierfamily8805]

I learned some new things about the A6M from this video, thanks! A simple piece of engineering that can be seen, especially at the end when he's taxiing out, is the short rod sticking up out of the top of the wing over the mains. There were no red/green gear position indicator lights on the dash, instead when the gear went down and locked they pushed a rod up through the wing that was visible to the pilot. When the gear retracted, so did the rod. Very simple!

[@eddiebrown687]

Outstanding job, sir. I've never realized before how far back it looks like the pilot is sitting in the Zero, compared to some of the other war birds of WWII...... It must be an incredible feeling to fly this machine.....I've heard the term "Living the Dream"........you really are.

[@AArcticAA]

Such beautiful aircraft. I am thourouly impressed. ASAF Pilot.

[@Lensman864]

Fabulous videos these. People will be watching them as long as humans exist; a hugely valuable archive.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Great Video. Loved the detailed walk through of the cockpit controls!

[@Clouddddxjzjs552]

That was really fascinating. Thank you for posting

[@franciscoleonardo151]

I sure liked seeing that 0 up close. When I was a boy I remember on the radio the voice stating now many Zeros were shot down that day but did not mention how many TomCats the zero got. The Grumman Wild Cat with a larger Pratt & Whitney installed was much more able to take on the "0". Now I finally got to see one up close. Good Japanese stuff. I want one but... guess I never will have one

[@matthayward7889]

These videos are equally charming and informative. Chances are I’ll never get to visit the western museum of flight, but this is the next best thing!

[@stevenlarratt3638]

The release handle is for the arrestor hook... alsoif you look behind the seat you may find mounts and mushroom looking buttons for airbags so as if the planes had to ditch it wouldnt sink...

[@carlosteran8114]

Thanks a lot for a GREAT explanation of this mystic plane, still a great plane today. Very nice girl who let the pilot to talk about 6M3 carrier Zero from 192..cheers it was very nice vdeo and NO MUSIC is heaven !!!! ;)

[@1joshjosh1]

I first learned about those folding wingtips on the Zero when I was nine years old when my dad let me watch Tora Tora Tora for the first time

[@mity2]

im thinking he is wrong on explanation of folding wing tip. It wasn't made to make more room I storage, but it was made to clear the deck elevator ...

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Both.

[@tomt373]

And how would one aspect not enable the other?

[@AArcticAA]

Beautiful...

[@rinsatomi9527]

Well, wasn't that a nice visit. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregedwards1087]

When I was about 10 - 11, I used to ride my bike down to Bankstown Airport, the GAAP airport 22km west of Sydney CBD where I later learned to fly, and help an old bloke clean parts on two old aircraft in one of the hangars on the northern part of the field near the main entrance off Marion Street, Georges Hall. One was a Mitsubishi A6M and the other was a Messerschmitt BF-109 ("G" from what I remember), at the time (1971-72) he wanted to sell them, they were not airworthy but looked OK and the Zero's engine ran nicely, he was asking $12,000 for both with all the bits and pieces or $8,000 each, (What would they be worth now? lol). I actually climbed all over them and sat in the cockpits, that fired my passion to learn to fly, so I did about 10 years later.

[@Mr_Fancypants]

I saw a F4U Corsair for sale at 3.450.000.00$ Every other ww2 plane had the tag: " call for price ". And you know what they say, if you have to ask what it costs, you can't afford it.

[@johnwayne2103]

I don't think there is one Zero flying that uses it's original Type 21 Sakae Engine.

[@eyesofisabelofficial]

Great job Betty !

[@Otokichi786]

I recall reading that the A6M Zero could "turn like a biplane," which made it a great dogfighter. An emphasis on long range and weight saving created a nearly "one shot lighter" when hit by even 7.7mm rounds. I also recall reading that the basic radial engine could run very well on low octane fuel.

[@b2tall239]

Great presentation. Thank you.

[@frankirvine316]

Great to see flying and static display Rob✅ Rare to be able to see the “inner workings explained”✅ I just love the sound of the radials✅ Cheers Frank😷

[@joycekoch5746]

Though not WW2 variety, the Chinese have many WW2 style replica planes of Japan that they have used in films over the past few years. They have 37 replica zeros alone and Holly wood has more than that amount on their back lot.

[@hectorsoy]

Thanks for the video! I did not know there was a ww2 museum in Torrance. I should check it out!

[@1joshjosh1]

I guess the advantage of being able to caulk the machine gun inside the cockpit would be if you have a jam you can clear it

[@uf9309]

Very thorough thanks

[@michaelgurd7477]

F16 to Zero. I wonder, which of the two Rob enjoyed flying the most?

[@cmdrterrorfirma4244]

I thought the only restored flyable Zero was the one that is based at Planes of Fame Chino... I didn't know there were more than one flyable Zero. Very nice to see another one. I guess the one in Chino is the only one with the original engine?

[@Colt45hatchback]

Yes the chino a6m5 is the only one that has the original engine, the others have a pratt n whitney like a dc3 from memory

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

CMDR there is also one at Paul Allens Flying Heritage collection in Everett Wash !!!

[@waltertaljaard1488]

Nakayima Sakae 14 cilinder 1050HP air cooled radial engine with a two stage turbo charger, and an adjustable prop angle, which made it very versatile at various altitudes. Added fuel tanks could give it an effective range of 1500 mls. Especially with this operational range it's a good thing the Germans didn't have these babies in 1940 during the battle of Britain! And a bad thing the USAAF didn't have them in 1942; otherwise these could have escorted the bombers all the way, and would have made mince meat out of any Me 109.

[@glouglouglouglou1]

love technical detail about this zero. Do you know where a can find more information ?

[@wbwilhite]

I think they should have asked the remaining Zero pilots to provide all information necessary for this aircraft.

[@stevenlarratt3638]

A captured zero was used to find out the weaknesses in the airframe. Very lightweight thin construction. The kamakasi pilots in the end knew that going into battle air to air would end their lives thus most pilots made the ultimate sacrifice as their life was going to end, so better to try and cause maximum damage in exchange for their life...

[@laheu]

As noted in the description, a minor update of kzbin.info/www/bejne/ramZi5p5nql7frc (/watch?v=wx6ZgCiDHHU) from 2014.

[@OleJoe]

Really interesting!

[@AArcticAA]

I know a couple of f-15 pilots and one F-16 pilot, and my late friend, an F-14 pilot, and an F-4 pilot. They’re all good ....next time around I want to be a USMC Pilot. Haha

[@decadantdog4444]

What's the parts network like for these?

[@AArcticAA]

We came out with our Vought Corsaiirs Right Pappy Boingtin?

[@adoreslaurel]

Wildcat had the oddest undercart which must have made from some very "Sproingy" landings.

[@kennethkustren9381]

LEGEND !! TY TY !!

[@crankcasy]

Can you please re-film this in landscape mode?

[@YTRulesFromNM]

Confederate Air Force!

[@wailau684]

Of course it’s American museum; not Canada- -

[@kevken3293]

Americans with their 'a lotta times' haven't they ever heard of 'often'

[@bigsolidboss781]

that trigger is so awkward