A6M5 Zero Green 1580mm (62″) Wingspan – ARF from Nexa – NXA1017-001

The Mitsubishi A6M “Zero” was a long-range fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as the Mitsubishi Navy Type 0 carrier fighter, or the Mitsubishi A6M Rei-sen. The A6M was usually referred to by its pilots as the Reisen (zero fighter), “0” being the last digit of the imperial year 2600 (1940) when it entered service with the Imperial Navy. The official Allied reporting name was “Zeke”, although the name “Zero” (from Type 0) was used colloquially by the Allies as well.

The Nexa A6M5 Zero is an electric or gas .46-size aerobatic airplane with a 1580mm wingspan. The Nexa Zero is constructed primarily from balsa wood / light weight ply and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires installation of the servos, retracts, and power system of your choosing (our recommendations are below). Note – servos, retracts, and power system are not included. This Zero features functional flaps, a fiberglass cowl, a painted pilot and other scale details. The large battery hatch affords ample room for either electric or gas setups. Impress at your flying field with this iconic World War II axis warbird!

Please Note: Struts pictured are optional shock absorbing struts. More basic wire struts are included with the plane. The optional struts are located in our “upgrade” or “spare parts” tabs (coming soon). Also, the drop tank is not included.

Visit the Official Nexa A6M5 Zero 1580mm ARF Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.

Features:

• Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
• Covered from tip to tail in scale details including functional flaps, plastic seat, antenna, printed simulated panel lines and rivets
• Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
• All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
• Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup

Includes:

• Nexa A6M5 Zero Green 1580mm (62″) Wingspan – ARF
• Wheels and spinner
• Fuel tank, hardware and decals
• Pre hinged control surfaces though the elevator and rudder do need to be glued to the fuse. All other control surfaces are glued (though they should be checked)

Requires:

• 6 Channel radio – select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 6 Channel receiver – select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• Brushless outrunner motor – we recommend the Admiral GP7.5 5020-670Kv Brushless Motor
• 65 Amp brushless ESC – we recommend the ZTW Skyhawk 65A ESC with 8A SBEC
• 4x 45g standard servos for ailerons, elevator, and rudder – we recommend Hitec D-645MW High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
• 2x 17g standard servos for flaps – we recommend Hitec HS-82MG Metal Gear Micro Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (2 Servos)
• Electric retracts for the landing gear – we recommend Nexa Electronic Retract Set with Struts – Type A
• 4 Cell 14.8V 5000 mAh LiPo Battery – we recommend the Admiral 5000mAh 4S 14.8V 40C LiPo Battery with XT60 Connector
• Electric propeller – we recommend the Admiral 13×10 Electric Series Wood Propeller
• 4 Cell compatible battery charger – select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection

Gas Requires:

• 2-stroke engine – we recommend the NGH GT9 Pro 9cc Two-Stroke Engine
• 2-blade gas propeller – we recommend the APC 12×6 Gas Propeller
• Silicone fuel tube

Customer Note

Nexa ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, retracts, and motor (or gas engine).