F1M2 - Revision history

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-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 == External links ==

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-The '''F1M''', designated as '''Type 0 Observation Plane ({{Annotation|零式水上観測機|Rei Shiki Suijō Kansokuki}})''', it replaced the [[E8N2]] and served as a scout for battleships. It also performed various other tasks, such as escorting convoys, bombing targets, maritime patrol, rescue, transport, and anti-shipping strike.
+The '''F1M''', designated as '''Type 0 Observation Plane ({{Annotation|零式水上観測機|Rei Shiki Suijō Kansokuki}})''', replaced the [[E8N2]] and served as a scout for battleships. It also performed various other tasks, such as escorting convoys, bombing targets, maritime patrol, rescue, transport, and anti-shipping strike.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Although it is classified as a bomber, it only carries 2 x 60 kg bombs and has a high-altitude bomber spawn, which limits its effectiveness in that role. The best approach is to spawn at the airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter, a role the F1M2 excels better at, surprising unsuspecting enemies with its versatility.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Although it is classified as a bomber, it only carries 2 x 60 kg bombs and has a high-altitude bomber spawn, which limits its effectiveness in that role. The best approach is to spawn at the airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter, a role the F1M2 performs better at, surprising unsuspecting enemies with its versatility.
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Type 0 Observation Plane) was a short-range observation plane to recon and observe for Japanese battleships and replace the [[E8N2]] in the process.
+The '''F1M''', designated as '''Type 0 Observation Plane ({{Annotation|零式水上観測機|Rei Shiki Suijō Kansokuki}})''', it replaced the [[E8N2]] and served as a scout for battleships. It also performed various other tasks, such as escorting convoys, bombing targets, maritime patrol, rescue, transport, and anti-shipping strike.
-It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. While it comes in as a bomber, it gets a high-altitude bomber spawn but only carries 2 x 60 kg bombs. The best approach is to spawn at the airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter, a role the F1M2 excels better at.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Although it is classified as a bomber, it only carries 2 x 60 kg bombs and has a high-altitude bomber spawn, which limits its effectiveness in that role. The best approach is to spawn at the airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter, a role the F1M2 excels better at, surprising unsuspecting enemies with its versatility.
 '''Ships that carry the {{PAGENAME}} as a ship-launched reconnaissance aircraft:'''

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Gets bomber spawn
+* Receives bomber spawn, allowing for strategic positioning and potential early attacks
-* Can land on water
+* Capable of landing on water, expanding its operational capabilities
-* Can land and take off from the ground; airfield: air-start after repairing
+* Can land and take off from the ground; spawning mid-air after repairs
-* Usable as a fighter, often outperforming other biplanes
+* Exhibits impressive performance as a fighter, often surpassing other biplanes in combat
-* Can continue to fly if floats are shot off
+* Can continue flying even if floats are damaged or destroyed
-* Center float can protect the plane from attacks from below
+* The center float serves as protection against attacks from below
-* Has [[Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)|Type 97s]], which are arguably the best Japanese 7.7 mm
+* Equipped with [[Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)|Type 97s]], which are arguably the best Japanese 7.7 mm
-* Quite fast for its BR
+* Demonstrates noteworthy speed compared to aircraft it usually will face, offering a competitive advantage
-* Has takeoff, combat, and landing flaps, which is quite rare for biplanes
+* Features takeoff, combat, and landing flaps, a rare characteristic among biplanes
-* Fuel tanks are self-sealing, unlike other Japanese aircraft
+* Incorporates self-sealing fuel tanks, distinguishing it from other Japanese aircraft
 '''Cons:'''
-* No armour
+* Lacks armor protection, leaving the aircraft vulnerable to even weak enemy fire
-* Turns slowly relative to other biplanes
+* Exhibits slower turning capabilities compared to other biplanes
-* The I-15s and 16s will shred you with superior armaments
+* Vulnerable to I-15s and I-16s, which possess superior armament
-* Payload is pretty much useless
+* Payload options are generally ineffective or lacking in utility
 == History ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Type 0 Observation Plane) was a short-range observation plane to recon and observe for Japanese battleships and replace the [[E8N2]] in the process.
-It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. While it comes in as a bomber, it gets a high-altitude bomber to spawn but only offers 2 x 60 kg. The best approach is to spawn airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter where the F1M2 excels better at.
+It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. While it comes in as a bomber, it gets a high-altitude bomber spawn but only carries 2 x 60 kg bombs. The best approach is to spawn at the airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter, a role the F1M2 excels better at.
 '''Ships that carry the {{PAGENAME}} as a ship-launched reconnaissance aircraft:'''

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese hydroplane bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Allied codename for this aircraft was "Pete".
 '''Ships that carry the {{PAGENAME}} as a ship-launched reconnaissance aircraft:'''

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese hydroplane bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Allied codename for this aircraft was "Pete".
 == General info ==
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 {{AirManufacturer Mitsubishi}}
 {{Japan bombers}}

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 Mitsubishi F1M2 Type 0 (Rei Kan/Zero Kan) Observation Seaplane Model 11 (Allied reporting name: Pete)
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 A total of 1,118 F1M2s were manufactured, and their production was discontinued in March 1944. The aircraft remained in service until the end of the war.
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 An improved version of the hydroplane, designated as the Type 0 Observation Seaplane Model 11 (F1M2), began full-scale production in 1940.
-The F1M2 was armed with two 7.7 mm Type 97 Model 3a synchronized fuselage-mounted machine guns with 500 rounds each, and one more 7.7 mm Type 97 (Lewis Mk.III) machine gun with 582 rounds (6 standard magazines) was mounted in the turret in the observer's cockpit to protect the rear of the plane from attacks from above. The lower wing panels had lugs installed to suspend two 60-kg, two 30-kg, or six 20-kg bombs.
+The F1M2 was armed with two 7.7 mm Type 97 Model 3a synchronized fuselage-mounted machine guns with 500 rounds each, and one more 7.7 mm Type 97 (Lewis Mk.III) machine gun with 582 rounds (6 standard magazines) was mounted in the turret in the observer's cockpit to protect the rear of the plane from attacks from above. The lower wing panels had lugs installed to suspend two 60 kg, two 30 kg, or six 20 kg bombs.
 At the beginning of the Pacific War, the F1M2s took part in the Battles for the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. The seaplanes were launched from floating bases and later from battleships, cruisers, and coastlines. The Rei Kans were used as scouts, gunnery spotters, light bombers, and anti-submarine aircraft. In June 1942, they were used as dive bombers over the Aleutian Islands; they also covered the Japanese positions there from the air as sea fighters.