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Following the Zero Model 21 (A6M2), which achieved overwhelming victories against Allied forces in the first half of the Pacific War, the summer of 1942 saw the introduction of the Model 32 (A6M3), which was powered by a Sakae 21 engine and had an 11-meter wingspan with clipped wingtips. Although top speed increased, its range reduced drastically; therefore, the Model 22 (A6M3) was rushed into development in order to correct the Model 32’s shortcomings. Overall performance improved as the 12-meter wingspan and folding wingtips were reintroduced to regain maneuverability and new wing fuel tanks restored range to 2,560km. The Model 22 (A6M3a), which was fitted with long-barreled cannons, was also put into production. Deployed mainly to the Solomon Islands in early 1943, Zeroes had fierce battles against U.S. fighters.
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