| Attribute | Mitsubishi A6M Zero × | Beechcraft Staggerwing C-17 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | Hawker Beechcraft |
| Model | Mitsubishi A6M Zero | Beechcraft Staggerwing C-17 |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1939 | 1933 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1949 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | A6M | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Mitsubishi NK1F Sakae 21 | 1 × Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-1 - |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,130 | 850 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 533 | 341 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 111 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 1,871 | 1,078 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 1.957 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,058 | 7,620 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 15.7 | 7.62 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 186 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 229 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 2,796 | 1,928 |
| Max payload (kg) | 270 | 617 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 848 | 549 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.06 | 8.18 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.05 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 12 | 9.75 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |