Mitsubishi A6M Zero ("A" fighter; "6" — model; "M" — Mitsubishi) is a Japanese light carrier-based fighter of the Second world war. Produced from 1940 to 1945, only built 10 of 939 units. A6M had technological superiority over the allied aircraft before 1942, when the American connection began to arm the "Lightning" that could dictate the fight using his advantage in flight performance at high altitudes. In 1943, allied fighters A6M surpassed in firepower, booking and speed and reduced the gap in maneuverability. In 1944 A6M completely outdated, but continued to be made. In the last months of the war were used for kamikaze attacks.