A7M2

A7M2

A6M5 Hei

N1K1-Ja

A7M2

A6M5 Hei

N1K1-Ja

Japan

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
5.0	5.3	4.7

Class:

Fighter

Naval aircraft

Research:54 000

Purchase:185 000

This page is about the Japanese fighter A7M2. For premium version, see A7M1 (NK9H).

Description

The A7M2 Reppu is a Rank IV Japanese fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB), 5.3 (RB), and 4.7 (SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.55 "Royal Armour".

General info

Flight Performance

The A7M Reppu was designed to be an improved version of the famed A6M Zero fighter, and as such, retains some of its legendary older brother's characteristics. The Reppu is an overall smooth operator at most altitudes thanks to its decent acceleration, vastly improved speed and amazing manoeuvrability. While less manoeuvrable than the Zero, it will still outmanoeuvre most opponents with flaps deployed, so players who liked the Zero will feel right at home. The most noteworthy change is the replacement of the underpowered Nakajima Sakae Radial engine with a significantly more powerful Mitsubishi Ha-43 Radial. This new engine propels the Reppu to higher speeds previously unobtainable by the Zero and turns this aircraft from a nuisance to a universally feared opponent.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 5,660 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
608	589	11000	19.3	20.2	15.1	15.1	250
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,660 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
655	629	11000	18.8	19	22.8	18.5	250

Details

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
826	310	~??	~?

Survivability and armour

• 70 mm bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
• 13 mm steel plate behind the pilot seat

While being slightly more durable than its older brother, the Reppu is still very vulnerable to any kind of battle damage. Anything with greater than .50 calibre weapons will be able to take off a wing or worse. The wingspan has also increased significantly to keep the manoeuvrability of the Zero while supporting increased weight added from the guns, engine and other updates. A downside is that this makes the wings easier to hit. However, The manoeuvrability of the Reppu allows this aircraft to avoid most damage if you can keep turning.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The A7M2

• 2 × 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannon, wing-mounted (200 RPG = 400 total)
• 2 × 13.2 mm Type 3 machine gun, wing-mounted (300 RPG = 600 total)

Usage in battles

The A7M is played almost exactly like the Zero, but with a few changes due to the good performance. Due to its high top speed (for an IJN plane at least) and good dive speed, it can tailor to any form of dogfighting. It can turn fight, energy fight, Boom-&-Zoom and others.

It is mandatory to keep your energy up at all times, as you can suitably engage opponents in multiple ways by doing so. Keep your speed at a medium and maintain altitude. A low flying Reppu is an easy prey for diving Americans and Russians that dive on you. However, you can pull rolling manoeuvres to avoid their strafe or turn as soon as they get within range.

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator		Offensive 13 mm	Type 3 No.1 Mod.28 Mk.1 Rockets
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 13 mm MG's	Type 5 No.1 Mod.9 Rockets
III	Wings Repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm	Type 3 No.6 Mod.27 Mk.1 Rockets
IV		Engine Injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons	Type 5 No.6 Mod.9 Rockets

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Amazingly manoeuvrable at all altitudes and most speeds
• Powerful and accurate armament with decent belts
• Vastly improved speed and diving ability compared to its counterpart
• Can mount unguided air-to-air rockets
• Can tailor to almost any form of dogfighting
• 70 mm bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
• Large ammunition pool
• Decent roll rate

Cons:

• Significantly increased size compared to A6M
• Flimsy wings, easily damaged
• Almost useless when the engine is shot
• 13 mm HMG's have a slow rate of fire
• All guns are mounted on the wings, resulting in significant convergence
• Control stiffening occurs at higher speeds

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