Comparison of Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Mitsubishi A6M Zero [S]ave
| Attribute |  Mitsubishi A6M Zero × |  Messerschmitt Bf 109 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | Messerschmitt |
| Model | Mitsubishi A6M Zero | Messerschmitt Bf 109 |
| Country | Japan | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1939 | 1936 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1945 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | A6M | BF109 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Mitsubishi NK1F Sakae 21 | 1x Daimler-Benz DB 605A-1 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,130 | 1,455 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 533 | 648 |
| 1↑Approach speed (km/h) | 111 | 163 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,871 | 1,145 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,058 | 11,887 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 15.7 | 16.76 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 320 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 503 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 2,796 | 3,400 |
| Max payload (kg) | 270 | 500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 848 | 322 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.06 | 8.95 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.05 | 3.4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 12 | 9.92 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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