The A6M5 ZERO (A6M5 Type Zero Carrier Fighter in previous games) is a popular Piston Fighter aircraft in the Ace Combat series. A unique aircraft due to its antique nature, the A6M5 cannot reach high speeds or equip missiles. However, it is highly agile and stable, allowing it to make tight maneuvers and excel in air-to-air combat.
The A6M5 has appeared alongside the F6F-5 Hellcat in the latest handheld Ace Combat games. In 2015, it made its first console appearance in Ace Combat Infinity.
Game Analysis[]
Ace Combat Infinity[]
- "One of the principle aircraft used by the Japanese Navy, boasting overwhelming close-range combat capabilities. It showed incredible strength in dogfights through its superb maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The A6M5 ZERO was available through the Aircraft Tree.
| Lv. | Cst | Price | 20mm | 7.7mm | ECM | RKTLS | UGBS | SP | MO | ST | AA | AG | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 425 | 35,700 | 65 | 455 | 2 | – | – | F | D+ | E+ | E+ | E | F |
| 2 | 460 | 10,710 | 73 | 516 | 3 | – | – | F | C | E+ | E+ | E | F |
| 3 | 495 | 16,430 | 82 | 577 | 4 | – | – | F | C | E+ | E+ | E | F |
| 4 | 530 | 47,840 | 91 | 638 | 5 | 4 | – | F | C+ | D | D | E+ | F |
| 5 | 565 | 70,690 | 100 | 700 | 6 | 6 | – | F | B | D | D+ | D | F |
| 6 | 600 | 349,860[a] | 107 | 749 | 8 | 8 | – | F | B+ | D+ | D+ | D | F |
| 7 | 635 | 135,660 | 114 | 798 | 8 | 10 | 8 | F | B+ | D+ | C | D+ | F |
| 8 | 670 | 249,900 | 121 | 847 | 9 | 12 | 10 | F | A | D+ | C | D+ | F |
| 9 | 705 | 471,240 | 128 | 896 | 9 | 14 | 12 | F | A+ | D+ | C+ | C | F |
| 10 | 740 | 1,021,020 | 135 | 945 | 10 | 16 | 14 | F | A+ | C | C+ | C | F |
| 11 | 787 | 1,442,280 | 142 | 994 | 11 | 17 | 15 | F | S | C | B | C+ | F+ |
| 12 | 834 | 2,042,040 | 149 | 1043 | 12 | 18 | 16 | F | S+ | C+ | B | C+ | E |
| 13 | 881 | 2,948,820 | 156 | 1092 | 13 | 19 | 17 | F | S+ | C+ | B+ | B | E |
| 14 | 928 | 3,748,500 | 163 | 1141 | 14 | 20 | 18 | F | S+ | B | A | B+ | E+ |
| 15 | 975 | 5,833,380 | 170 | 1190 | 15 | 22 | 20 | F | S+ | B+ | A+ | A | D |
| 16 | 1039 | 7,132,860 | 177 | 1239 | 16 | 23 | 21 | F | S+ | B+ | A+ | A+ | D+ |
| 17 | 1093 | 8,432,340 | 184 | 1288 | 17 | 24 | 22 | F | S++ | B+ | S | A+ | C |
| 18 | 1152 | 9,481,920 | 191 | 1337 | 18 | 25 | 23 | F | S++ | A | S+ | S | C |
| 19 | 1211 | 12,509,280 | 198 | 1386 | 19 | 26 | 24 | F | S++ | A | S+ | S+ | C+ |
| 20 | 1270 | 16,750,440 | 205 | 1435 | 20 | 28 | 26 | F | S++ | A | S+ | S+ | B |
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 12 BODY, 12 ARMS, and 12 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Shoden
- Lv.10: Imperial Navy
- Lv.15: Instant Killer
- Lv.20: Holy Sword
Skin Galleries
Description
- Green body with yellow lining on frontal wing section and Japan Air Self-Defense Force roundels
Gallery
Flyby
Hangar
Description
- Tetsuzō Iwamoto livery - Serial number "53-102" on vertical tail with 72 cherry blossoms on the left side of fuselage for kill marks
Availability
- Special Challenges (January 27–February 1, 2016)
- Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100 (September 16, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
Hangar view
72 cherry blossoms
Flyby view
Description
- Two-tone experimental splinter camouflage based on a A6M2b from Yokosuka Flying Group
Availability
- Purchase from the Skilled Pilot Medal exchange for 200 (September 16, 2016–permanent)
Gallery
Flyby
Flyby
Hangar view
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy[]
- "A famous fighter known as the "Zero", offering superb maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How To Unlock
Statistics
Weapons
- GPD x12 (16 with Extra Hardpoints)
- UGB x8 (10 with Extra Hardpoints)
- RKTL x6 (8 with Extra Hardpoints). Costs 15,000
- FAEB x8 (10 with Extra Hardpoints). Costs 24,000
Colors
- C01: Green top and Tan bottom with Japanese Roundel.
- C02: Black body and Gold God Eater icongraphy with Japanese Roundel.
- C03: Karki top and Tan bottom with Japanese Roundel.
- C04: Orange body and Gold God Eater icongraphy with Japanese Roundel.
- C05: Customizable version of C:01, Default colour White body with Japanese Roundel.
- C06: Customizable version of C:02, Default colour Purple body with God Eater icongraphy and Japanese Roundel.
Gallery
Color 1
Color 2
Color 3
Color 4
Color 5
Color 6
Ace Combat: Joint Assault[]
- "A famous fighter known as the "Zero", offering superb maneuverability."
- ― Hangar
How To Unlock
- Complete mission 18: Alarm Clock in a second campaign playthrough with a Clear Rank of A or higher. Costs $15,500.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- C01: Conventional two tone used by the Imperial Japanese Navy - green top, white on bottom.
- C02: Green camouflaged body with red tail band.
- C03: Dull gray with white stripes on the rear fuselage. Modeled after A6M2s based on the aircraft carrier Zuikaku.
- C04: Dull white with blue band on the rear fuselage. Modeled after some of the aircraft flown by the Tainan Air Group, which included Saburō Sakai.
- C05: Black body with gold design on left wing.
- C06: Same as C01, but covered by rust.
Gallery
Color 01
Color 02
Color 03
Color 04
Color 05
Color 06
An A6M5 over Midway Island
Cockpit
Trivia[]
- In Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, the A6M5 is the only aircraft not to display Phoenix's emblem; instead, it displays the Imperial Japanese Navy roundel.
- In Ace Combat: Joint Assault and Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, since all aircraft guns deal the same or similar damage with the same rate of fire on every gun, the F6F-5 and A6M5 can actually deal more damage per second since the two aircraft have six and four guns installed on the respective aircraft.
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.