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Which aircraft would win in a dogfight, the Spitfire or the Zero?
In a dogfight, the Spitfire would likely have an advantage over the Zero due to its superior speed and maneuverability.
Which aircraft was more effective during World War II, the Japanese Zero or the British Spitfire?
During World War II, the British Spitfire was generally considered more effective than the Japanese Zero. The Spitfire had better overall performance and was more versatile in combat situations.
Were P-51 mustangs used at Pearl Harbor?
first answer: No. There were no P-51 mustangs used at Pearl Harbor. Early in the war, the Japanese Zero was far superior to any fighter airplane the Americans had. It was not superior to the British Spitfire but Americans did not have the Spitfire. It was not until the Hellcat fighter (F6) that the Americans had a plane equal to the Zero. second more correct answer: The P-51B Mustang did not enter Service until May 1943, and the earlier Allison-engine P-51A & A-36A Apache entered service in 1942. As to the superiority of the Zero: It was excellent a turning at low speeds & climbed very well. The Japanese pilots used these strengths to defeat many types of aircraft in the early months of the war. The Zero had excellent long range capabilities. The Spitfire was not necessarily superior to the Zero. The Spitfire nor any Allied aircraft could out-urn the Zero at slow speeds. The Spitfire would have to maintain speeds up around 300 MPH or more to out-turn the Zero. The Zero could out-roll the Spitfire. Also the Zero could out-climb the Spitfire, but the Spitfire could out dive the zero. Early versions of the Spitfire & Zero lacked the firepower that American fighters had. The earliest Zero versions had no armor or self-sealing fuel tanks. American & British fighters as of early 1942 had both. A major problem for the Spitfire & all British fighters was their lack of combat range compared to American & Japanese aircraft of all types. If an Allied fighter pilot wanted to defeat the Japanese Zero, Oscar, Nate, Claude or Rufe, then the Allied pilot needed to avoid turning at speeds under 250-300 mph, and keep his speed up. Usually the Allied fighter could out-run them in level flight & out-dive them. The best tactic was diving on the Japanese from higher altitude, shoot, keep up the high speed, go straight, then zoom-climb up above the Japanese, and come around for another diving pass. This was the technique perfected by American pilots flying the P-40 in China as part of the Flying Tigers against the Nate & Oscar. The British fighter aircraft were not as good at that type of technique as the American fighters either in Europe or Asia, If you got caught in a turning combat with a Japanese fighter, then usually it was best to corkscrew downwards to gain speed enough that the Japanese turning advantage was lost. A good pilot has to understand the strengths & weaknesses of his aircraft & the enemy aircraft. This is the most important factor in air combat.
Which allied aircraft shot down the most enemy planes?
The F-15 eagle. The F-15 has over 100 kills to zero losses, no planes has the most kills like the F-15 but it would really difficult to shoot down.
How fast is the Mitsubishi zero aircraft?
Approximately 350 mph
Which aircraft would win in a dogfight, the Spitfire or the Zero?
In a dogfight, the Spitfire would likely have an advantage over the Zero due to its superior speed and maneuverability.
Which aircraft was more effective during World War II, the Japanese Zero or the British Spitfire?
During World War II, the British Spitfire was generally considered more effective than the Japanese Zero. The Spitfire had better overall performance and was more versatile in combat situations.
Were P-51 mustangs used at Pearl Harbor?
first answer: No. There were no P-51 mustangs used at Pearl Harbor. Early in the war, the Japanese Zero was far superior to any fighter airplane the Americans had. It was not superior to the British Spitfire but Americans did not have the Spitfire. It was not until the Hellcat fighter (F6) that the Americans had a plane equal to the Zero. second more correct answer: The P-51B Mustang did not enter Service until May 1943, and the earlier Allison-engine P-51A & A-36A Apache entered service in 1942. As to the superiority of the Zero: It was excellent a turning at low speeds & climbed very well. The Japanese pilots used these strengths to defeat many types of aircraft in the early months of the war. The Zero had excellent long range capabilities. The Spitfire was not necessarily superior to the Zero. The Spitfire nor any Allied aircraft could out-urn the Zero at slow speeds. The Spitfire would have to maintain speeds up around 300 MPH or more to out-turn the Zero. The Zero could out-roll the Spitfire. Also the Zero could out-climb the Spitfire, but the Spitfire could out dive the zero. Early versions of the Spitfire & Zero lacked the firepower that American fighters had. The earliest Zero versions had no armor or self-sealing fuel tanks. American & British fighters as of early 1942 had both. A major problem for the Spitfire & all British fighters was their lack of combat range compared to American & Japanese aircraft of all types. If an Allied fighter pilot wanted to defeat the Japanese Zero, Oscar, Nate, Claude or Rufe, then the Allied pilot needed to avoid turning at speeds under 250-300 mph, and keep his speed up. Usually the Allied fighter could out-run them in level flight & out-dive them. The best tactic was diving on the Japanese from higher altitude, shoot, keep up the high speed, go straight, then zoom-climb up above the Japanese, and come around for another diving pass. This was the technique perfected by American pilots flying the P-40 in China as part of the Flying Tigers against the Nate & Oscar. The British fighter aircraft were not as good at that type of technique as the American fighters either in Europe or Asia, If you got caught in a turning combat with a Japanese fighter, then usually it was best to corkscrew downwards to gain speed enough that the Japanese turning advantage was lost. A good pilot has to understand the strengths & weaknesses of his aircraft & the enemy aircraft. This is the most important factor in air combat.
Name 2 wartime aircraft?
Two of the most famous aircraft of World War II were the P-51 Mustang and the B-29 Superfortress. They worked together to end the war in Europe and Japan. Plus Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Avro Lancaster, Mitsubishi Zero
How do you use the word cowling in a sentence?
During a dogfight with a Japanese Zero, the cowling on his P-51 was shot away. On an Indy racer, there is no hood or grille, only the engine cowling.
Who is Jamie Thomas sponsored by?
zero Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels ,fallen foot wear
Was the Mitsubishi zero a stealth aircraft?
The Mitsubishi Zero was an effective attack fighter
How fast can a zero aircraft go?
During WW2 the Mitsubishi Zero did about 350 mph.
How much training did spitfire pilots have at the height of battle of Britain?
Little or no flight time and zero gunnery practice or skill.
What is the skydiver's downward velocity at that instant just before starting to fall?
The same as that of the aircraft that he /she is in. If flying level, it would be zero.
What is the top speed of a Triumph Spitfire motorcycle?
The Triumph Spitfire motorcycle can go as fast as 95 miles per hour. In less than 16 seconds, it can go from zero to 60 miles per hour, which is pretty fast.
Which allied aircraft shot down the most enemy planes?
The F-15 eagle. The F-15 has over 100 kills to zero losses, no planes has the most kills like the F-15 but it would really difficult to shoot down.
