The SADDEST Zero

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Music:
1) Ghost of Tsushima - The way of the Ghost
2) Sehnsucht Midi
Outro music: They're Taking The Hobbits To Isengard
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[@smigoltime]

Yes more guns - but not too scary. Yes more armor - but still dies easily. Yes it's a zero - but turns worse than a Spitfire, barely climbs and is generally slow. Mitsubishi why DDDD-----------------:

[@yahoolix]

BuT iT hAs RoCkEtS!

[@fallrising5443]

I still will use it with glee.

[@dbzfanexwarbrady]

despiration

[@frankzhang1246]

Mitsubishi: My goals are beyond your understanding!

[@swenhtet2861]

Probably designed to shoot down B-29s or just trying to match the firepower of the Hellcats, Corsairs, Mustangs and Thunderbolts.

[@Kardiofatim]

2:17 that I-225 kill, synced with the song, absolutely perfect

[@Saturnit3]

Reminds me of Order 66

[@dukeoftoast2420]

I am suprised about the fact that there are still so many players who try to dogfight Zero's. I don't know how many time I've lost simply cuz my team thought dogfighting a A6M was a good thing...

[@Asbestos_]

It's because there are dumbasses like me who manage to lose most dogfights while flying a zero

[@boomerix]

I can't believe that after 10 years people still haven't leaned to climb. Every time I look down I see Zeros, Spitfires and every american plane in existence hugging the ground. PS: Also people going for head on engagements against IL-2's .....

[@eldarguardian6485]

@@boomerix You cant teach them patience, that is something to learn from parents not games.

[@briannormant3622]

@@boomerix Probably bcs gaijin don't want us to climb nowadays. With the ticket bleed and 25min max match, You'd better fly near the ground and get 3 "easy" kills on attacker. the other option is climb 10min, fly in circle for 10 other minutes and when you finally find someone who don't instantly dive toward airfield, the match end bcs ticket bleed.

[@boomerix]

@@briannormant3622 Partially unfortunately yes. If your team does well you won't get a kill, on the other hand if your team does bad you get the chance to get a couple of kills and then loose the match. The biggest problem is that your tickets will bleed away like crazy even if most of your teams is alive and there is only one enemy left.

[@sird4vy501]

I remember wanting this plane for sim battles because the extra guns were pretty appealing to me, as sim battles have a lot more things to destroy and many bombers.

[@TailCutLoose]

Same. But ended up as ki-44 otsu shoki sim battles otp (i stayed low br with japs coz of cringe-ass La-9 as a reason)

[@flutter8712]

Every aircraft designers: Time to upgrade our engines. Mitsubichi: Nope

[@miquelescribanoivars5049]

Mitsubishi lobbied for its own Kinsei engine since 1943, it was the Navy's concerns with production which forced them to keep the Sakai.

[@goliath3413]

Oh my god, inhuman reactions. Thats a godlike kill with the rocket. when time comes and you decide: "no, you dont get bullets. you get humiliation"

[@unknowy_0]

I got 2 kills with air to air rockets, they were pure gold

[@cola-warthunder]

That japanese pilot on the thumbnail is pure gold lmao

[@boofini1830]

I personally think making slow slower regardless of maneuverability is normally more suicidal than the Japanese, I’ll admit the slow zero is an excellent gun platform

[@no-legjohnny3691]

I dunno, I still have a pretty good time with the A6M Hei. Sure it's a bit slow in a climb, sure it has a slower turn speed (still can outmaneuver basically everything though), but the extra guns are surprisingly effective in head-ons. People just don't expect a zero to do something like that so they commit without trying to dodge and get slapped. Also, the durability of the Hei's airframe is _very_ noticeably improved, cause I've been beaten to hell and set on fire many times flying it but still managing to limp to base. Still don't understand why they shoved it up to 5.0 though...

[@smigoltime]

Hei is still somewhat okay. But A6M6c is not

[@no-legjohnny3691]

@@smigoltime Yeah the 6c is a flaming pile of garbage. They should've just used the A6M7 which was a dive bomber variant capable of carrying a bigger bomb load and handling higher dive speeds or the A6M8 which had a ~1,500hp engine and a unique cowling which removed the 13mm Mg from the nose, otherwise being a much better A6M5 Hei with 2 flying prototypes being produced.

[@swenhtet2861]

@@no-legjohnny3691 is that the Kamikaze variant?

[@no-legjohnny3691]

@@swenhtet2861 The A6M7 was commonly used in kamikaze attacks, but that was largely due to Japan's growing desperation, not the design's original intent.

[@bodenplatte1360]

@@no-legjohnny3691 God I want the A6M8 so bad

[@PopCat_Ace]

Honestly quite incredible

[@commandergeokam2868]

Zenturion reference

[@PopCat_Ace]

@@commandergeokam2868 you couldn't be more wrong

[@mr_aussieboi3385]

@@commandergeokam2868 pop cat just says this everywhere

[@commandergeokam2868]

@@mr_aussieboi3385 ah ok

[@TheGrace020]

Based Smigga 😎

[@bogey_dope_ae]

Smigger i'd say

[@user-gi5el4sc3t]

Smigma 😳

[@TheGrace020]

@@user-gi5el4sc3t 😳😳😳😳😳😳🧀

[@Betto_333]

ure the guy who told me i was based, thank you giganig-

[@Haaton-of-the-Basement]

When the smigma is sus

[@Gabriele_Spagnuolo02]

I remember fighting against these planes with Soviets, It was such a pain, whenever the map was Khalkhin Gol or Zhengzhou, I know from the beginning It was a lost match, most of the time they would turn against a Zero

[@TheFirstOfMany219]

God the ghost of Tsushima music is perfect

[@danielshin6008]

I personally love the A6M6c - Which doesn't make sense, considering some of my favourite aircraft are the Bf-109F-4 and I-185. It might be due to the heavy armament and gun stability, which combined with its low operating altitude (courtesy of the horrid climb rate) means that you can catch brain-dead *(insert popular 5.0 fighter here)* players off-guard with a head-on burst, and then follow up with a turnfight they will almost certainly be baited into due to said low altitude. It is that rapid follow-up gameplay I enjoy, granted the enemy or myself do not disintergrate during the head-on.

[@King63Kobra]

It's also pretty good at farming the attacker bots for points due to it being up-gunned. Grinded SL and some of the 40k point challenges with it The best thing to do in a zero is force people to the deck so it really isn't even that retarded of a strategy

[@diegodelizsoto]

Hitboxes: Rocket won’t hit if 2mm away from plane Also hitboxes: Tree 2 meters from plane blows it up

[@somewierdoonline2402]

Hell yes! I was so happy when I heard the Ghost of Tsushima soundtrack, it's so god damn good and such an awesome game.

[@abdellahiehreimo3402]

The HAPPIEST Zero. Bless ur hands smigol.

[@HUEEY]

Mixing up the wing you shoot the rocket with now that the rockets shoot one at a time is so distracting xd. Glad to see u hit some rocket clips with the boat zero 👍🏻

[@stevoe6271]

I know the Hei is a tad bit underpowered in terms of its climb rate and its engine power, but its armament is nice...

[@unitariansavage8513]

The Hs-129-B3 actually has WAY better armament. Go try it.

[@alexanderthegreat9715]

You are completely cracked at flying, like i was impressed by watching your energy usage and manoeuvres. Bravo!

[@Mad_McLeod]

I love the a6m6c despite the hate it gets, that thing got me from rank 2 to rank 5

[@williewilson2250]

At 4.7 with the 890 repair cost it had it was basically a 35k sl printer for me, guns were good at range and close and the 13.2mm felt like it had it out for every pilot I clicked on lmao. I've been set on fire and taken more shots than an only fans star in this thing just to turn around and kill whoever didn't finish the job, that alone is funny enough to use it Also helps that this thing is a reversal god and people fly straight after a strafe xD

[@cyberdroid2300]

I think my peanut allergies are acting up... because these clips are too Nutty man.

[@Eonymia]

Before they moved it to 5.3, I hadn't played the otsu in a while, so out on a whim I figured "I wonder if this is as stupidly good as I remember." 6 kills. "Yep." I think the otsu has the perfect amount of firepower while keeping the mobility. Having that one 13.2mm in the nose doesn't sound like a big improvement, but it's just so useful.

[@smigoltime]

Otsu is still somewhat okay. But this is A6M6c

[@Eonymia]

@@smigoltime I am aware :)

[@Kumyar]

The year is 2024. Garbajin Entertainment has ran out of top tier vehicles to add. No top tier vehicles, no new premiums that people will blindly buy. Mega mind Garbajin decides they have to act quickly. They think... And think... Finally, the cure for no money issue. A6M5 with AIM-9B's. (Its not OP bc missiles are shit) They have done it again. Masterminds indeed

[@theocelot3957]

the XP50 is the perfect example of a US main in this game. Having the most capable plane at his Battle Rating and still lose because dumbness can be biger

[@Piglady00]

This is the most beautiful war thunder video ever existed

[@davidbalogun7569]

Can't believe they added this at that BR instead of the A6M8 which people have been begging for for God knows

[@panzerkampfwagenvausfa5381]

My Favorite Zero is the last one. The A6M5 Hei, It may not be as snippy, or have the best climb rate, but the upgraded armament, and the addition of the self-sealing fuel tanks, imo make the best Zero. I have survived quite a few fires in the Late Zero. The Armament is fairly decent (plus they sound so good). The only gripe I have with it is the poor climb rate. But then again it shouldn't be 5.0. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@destroyerarmor2846]

Zero players are banzai extremists 😂

[@loneguy-alex]

A6m: why are you gonna use me? Me: Because today is my last day on earth to fly with you A6m: Our time has come☠️

[@cloroxbleach9222]

Smigol why do you have such a specific and amazing superpower of sniping people with rockets it's making me cream myself stop doing it

[@Jonathansux]

Everyone is paying attention to the footage, but like the music slaps dude

[@LamiMaster]

what grace, Japanese balance and elegance in maneuvers 🌊 as if on the waves, this guy grabs gusts of wind and wins in a maneuverable battle on the good old zero

[@simbadooo9055]

4:12 , I was not expecting a cover of Sehnsucht on a piano in a Smigol Time video.

[@Xander889]

A plane I make sure to boom and zoom religiously.

[@bartman2519]

this is the only japanese fighter that stalls in a horizontal turn at sea level. I got outrated by a 109 in this zero ;-;

[@zephyr_haru]

2:55 Damn... What a shot

[@-Hari-03]

the first kill i was like "wow that reverse was really good, bled the 190 of their speed and got great nose authority on him AND THEN YOU SNIPED A ROCKET AT HIM WTF

[@Vampy_VV]

Ah Ghost Of Tsushima Music a fellow ghost enjoyer

[@vamps.1nc976]

that thing is absolute cancer in the hands of a moderately competent pilot

[@Batmans_Pet_Goldfish]

Now it's time for the A6M2-N, the chaddest Zero.

[@Zelectrocutica]

So many 190, 109 get ass kick in this video.. First merge be like: *Neuron Activation*

[@suthiraksb]

I've never seen anyone who use Air-to-Air rocket like this. Only I use is ground rocket to shoot big planes when my guns can't do damage(I-153 or P-47 vs Bombers).

[@TARmeow]

Buys a zero; looks inside; no zero :(

[@TwisterPist3r]

I personally love the a6m6c for some reason it's the most survivable zero and hardest hitting one for me Edit: plus I grinded the whole Japan air tree whit it

[@King63Kobra]

It still has zero syndrome. Morons turn with it and die. Most often faster than usual because of all the guns. The armor catches people off guard it is still surprisingly maneuverable once beaten up. It's dogshit when people fight it properly but it's still so much fun because people suck.

[@j727s9]

0:17 guy just teamkilled aaa

[@laihela]

You have great taste in music Smigol. Is it just me or does the I-16 at 5:49 look like a huge bird took a shit on it.

[@fazebinladen2665]

The ghost of tsushima music is so gooooood

[@narendrapashamaulana6300]

The first kill was CLEAN

[@eldarguardian6485]

Now I dont feel that bad that I havent been playing during the a6m6c BP knowing that it is seen as worst zero but I still cant forgive myself passing on ki94II despite it not fitting the meta.

[@IHaevATajpo]

You aren’t missing out on anything, it’s one of those really bad planes

[@Antonio.SUS12]

That rocket at 3:20 , perfect!

[@yojlik]

this dude.. i can't even hit stationary tanks with rockets

[@tauront]

I watched, I cried. I left war thunder cause this game makes me sad.

[@Asuka.Langley02]

this is my best zero, when it was still 4.7 i liked it, now that its 5.0 i never get a game thats not 6.0

[@underwaterpowerarmor8700]

personally i love that thing i have over 1000 battles and i enjoyed every single one

[@CollinTheSav]

Saab T18B 57MM air kill montage when?

[@antunnutna2376]

8:45 you cant park there mate.

[@Orangefan77]

The rocket kills were hilarious.

[@DIVeltro]

Is there a recent video on the CR32? How is it? I used to fly it in IL2 years ago and it was a really fun plane.

[@Cavernsparten]

No plane matters when you have Smigol Aim and Smigol Damage.

[@M65V19]

A6M6c is the happiest Zero is confirmed.

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

Long story short: don’t bother with the rockets

[@moelordkaito9891]

It was also free and like had a what, 400 SL repair cost at first It just printed SL

[@aghlee2896]

Fly like butterfly sting like a bee. With emphasis on butter

[@cheese5331]

Music made this sht so intense lmao

[@smokingsnek4497]

Somehow i knew the soundtrack A outshadow warrior who differentiated from its code and choose The Way Of The Rocket

[@samper864]

Najlepszego smigol z okazji świąt, miłej wigilii i pozdrowionka z Tarnowa xD

[@smigoltime]

wzajemnie XD

[@oljackie35]

0:58 when ghost of tsuchima enters an battle

[@bahamutdragon1754]

Picking a solo turnfight with an I-16. That has not, and will never be something you should win.

[@idfkwhattowrite4838]

Its definitely a *phat* Zero, but the guns are funni so I like it :) I also grinded most of the Jap tree with it xd

[@smigoltime]

guns are not so different from regular zeroes. Instead of 2x 7.7mm you get 3x 13mm. Not a huge deal.

[@chiefgamer-ym3sj]

Same

[@wunderwaffel7163]

Music from Ghost of Tsushima are perfectly fit

[@ThePilot4ever]

Now this could be a complete fabrication but iirc this zero is so terrible because it wasn't built for dogfighting but an attempt to up gun it for B-29 interception.

[@fre_]

rockets in a zero - now that is fantastic

[@NoBombersinTSS]

whatt what graphics game settings did you use? your game so clean lol nice kills btw)

[@Sturmovik1946]

I really like the thumbnail of this video, I hope you make them yourself 10/10

[@smigoltime]

I do but I grabbed the pilot from WT Live

[@skittlesbutwithchocolatein2274]

this plane is always a joy to fly even if it’s slow as balls

[@kimjanek646]

Feels like 30mm cannons compared to the current damage of 20mm HE 😂

[@frankniti4647]

Some will always try and dogfight a zero

[@topsnek9564]

Set your fuse distance to 200m and go out with honor

[@fp2841]

Guess which Zero just got a 12% empty weight reduction!

[@Astrawboy_NameAlreadyInUse]

Sad thing is that they could carry magnesium-based phosphorus incendiary air-to-air cluster bombs (Also self-propelled version with a timed fuse). Not the army Ta-dan, navy developed their own version of similar weapons. They aren't HEAT, they spray tubes made of flammable materials. They caused little to no harm against bomber formations. I remember seeing A6Ms carrying these in a documented footage. They are known for the jellyfish-like trails remained in the sky. Wish they add it with other HEAT munitions, USSR had a similar ordinance like PTABs. I don't understand their in-current "We don't add cluster ammunition because it's hard to balance" statement, we see bullshit all day and this? I don't get it, we don't get the bombs too like bruh. ( I hate editing comments, I delete older post and make a new one. So that it doesn't say it's edited, I don't know why I do this.)

[@va_quita]

Why are you so good at this game bro 😫

[@russianbiasguy5745]

I like the fact its the bad zero yet its the one im best in as i like to dogfight with heavyweight planes

[@tungsten6474]

What’s wrong with the A6M6c? It’s one of my favorite props to play because it makes me money and is fun.

[@stefanodorigatti5984]

G 55s vid when?

[@jonnyboi841]

Please try the Fw-190-A1 or the Panzer 3M. ⚫️_⚫️

[@oneshotReker]

Fuck, I want to play GoT again because that game is fucking legendary

[@TheGrace020]

Very cool ending that new map looks cool :DDD

[@nothisismine]

This is beautiful…thank you🥲

[@TheNewOrder-DaysOfConflict]

This thing is a beast,but it lack of speed

[@JSDFEnthusiast]

*sobbing and crying *I know that theme anywhere*

[@lukefrombk]

Smigol likes to do a little subtle trolling in his videos. Changing the WEP color to white in some of the clips had me confused for a moment

[@smigoltime]

Wut? No. This plane has simply limited WEP. If it runs out it's not longer red, its gray

[@lukefrombk]

@@smigoltime That's what I thought at first! But then I thought you were just messing with the flight information colors. I didn't realize on top of everything else this plane is limited in WEP too. It truly is the saddest zero

[@PaulieLDP]

I have only used the A6M6c in ground rb, the extra armour and self sealing tanks are more useful there.

[@ousou78]

05:16 funny but scary to see how the second you were bored with the Rocket thing you instantly deleted him. Do you happen to play at mid tier with WW2 plane seriously from start to finish? I would be interesting to see how it goes even if it's seal clubbing.

[@smigoltime]

I sometimes play seriously around this br, but it's more sporadic and I dont really grind KD or sth. I play 1-2 games for fun where I play seriously and that's it.

[@ousou78]

@@smigoltime I see that's interesting. Since I hate jets I don't play pass 6.3 so I hope I will never met you in your few serious matchs.

[@ap-dk5yw]

What is the secret of finding such noob enemies?

[@pvt.bushmann5903]

I honestly don't know why people say that the A6M5s are overtired. Sure their use is situational but I still have great games with them.

[@williewilson2250]

Because it's easy to counter them but the player base can't seem to do such a thing and it inflates the zero win rates

[@kingofgameing2774]

I got the A6M6c. Never used it then got the A6M5 ko. Might try the A6M6c, the problem is I suck at flying.

[@nietname2468]

There is a D4y variant with rockets smigol, could be interesting to play. Also there is a folded in ki-61 at 4.3 that is an interceptor and has ho-5's, maybee worth checking out, especially since many players think the ki-61 is slow but totally forget that it keeps energy at a stupid level.

[@smigoltime]

I have spaded every Japanese aircraft and enjoyed the Ki61s, apart from Hei and II-Otsu

[@nietname2468]

@@smigoltime Help me out here i sort the things by br, which of those are that? Also is it just me and my nonexistant aim or do the jap 20's spark far more often than the ki-61s with the german 20's

[@smigoltime]

@@nietname2468 Hei is the one with wing mounted MG151 and II-Otsu is the last Ki-61. These two are underperforming imo.

[@smigoltime]

@@nietname2468 for me the japanese 20mm works far better than MG151

[@nietname2468]

@@smigoltime yeah, the last one is struggling hard. The engine just doesn't cut it anymore. honestly recently i have the feeling, that whenever the snail patches, the guns just seem to work on occaision better or worse whatever snail feels like. For my worst 20mm experience the j6k1.. i literally have more kills with the 2 13's than the whole 6 20 mm's somehow.... meanwhile 50 callories either start fires 1.5 km out or you waste 300 shots on a single plane.

[@Mac-XD]

You can kill any turnfighter with a p51c10

[@cocoaplier_2237]

My favorite plane to dogfight in is the p63 a10 or "banana plane" but I feel the guns are bad so can you prove It's skill issue ?