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title: Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" Fighters
author: Henry Sakaida
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19469/mitsubishi-a6m-zero-fighters/
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updated: 2026-07-23
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# Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" Fighters
_Authored by Henry Sakaida_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19469.jpg)
## Image Caption
The Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter planes saw extensive service over the Second World [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) (1939-45). With a life-time production of over 10,000 aircraft, the "Zero" is touted as one of the most capable all-round fighter planes of the war, and saw action over the skies of [China](https://www.worldhistory.org/china/), the Pacific, and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Sakaida, H. (2024, September 25). Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" Fighters. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Sakaida, Henry. "Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" Fighters." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 25, 2024. .
### MLA
Sakaida, Henry. "Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" Fighters." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Sep 2024, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Zero_11_on_China.JPG)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Zero_11_on_China.JPG) by [**Henry Sakaida**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Zero_11_on_China.JPG). Submitted by [Matthew Allison](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/matthewallison/ "User Page: Matthew Allison"), published on 25 September 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.