F4F Wildcat vs A6M Zero-sen by Edward M. Young, Jim Laurier, ... - 9781780963228

F4F Wildcat vs A6M Zero-senPacific Theater 1942\nAuthor(s): Edward M. Young, Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: Osprey Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781780963228, 978-1780963228\nSynopsis\nThe duel between Japans superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero and the USAs rugged Grumman F4F Wildcat in 1942 represented the clash of two contrasting design philosophies and naval fighter doctrines. \n\nThe Grumman F4F Wildcat and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen were contemporaries, although designed to very different requirements. The Wildcat, ruggedly built to survive the rigors of carrier operations, was the best carrier fighter the US Navy had available when the USA entered World War II, and it remained the principal fighter for the US Navy and the US Marine Corps until [tel]. With a speed greater than 300mph, exceptional manoeuvrability, long range, and an impressive armament the slick Zero-sen could out-perform any Allied fighter in [tel].\.