{"product_id":"cobi-mitsubishi-a6m2-zero-fighter-set-5861","title":"COBI Mitsubishi A6M2 \"Zero\" Fighter: Set #5861","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuild the Legend: Mitsubishi A6M2 \"Zero\" Fighter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience one of the most iconic and formidable fighter aircraft of World War II with this meticulously detailed COBI replica of the legendary Mitsubishi A6M2 \"Zero.\" When it first appeared in 1940, the Zero shocked Allied forces with its extraordinary maneuverability, impressive range, and superior performance - capabilities that seemed impossible in a carrier-based fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Fighter That Dominated the Pacific Skies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Mitsubishi in 1940, the A6M2 Zero became the most famous Japanese fighter plane of World War II and the symbol of Imperial Japanese Navy air power. Its name came from the Japanese year 2600 (1940) when it entered service. What made the Zero revolutionary was its combination of long range, exceptional maneuverability, and powerful armament - all in a carrier-capable aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zero could outmaneuver virtually any Allied fighter it faced in the early war years. Its lightweight construction and innovative design allowed it to turn tighter, climb faster, and fly farther than American fighters like the F4F Wildcat. Armed with two 7.7mm Type 97 machine guns and two powerful 20mm Type 99 cannons, it was a deadly opponent in the hands of Japan's highly trained naval aviators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero fighters participated in some of the Pacific War's most significant events, including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. The aircraft's dominance in the early war years forced Allied forces to develop new tactics and aircraft designs to counter its capabilities, fundamentally shaping the course of aerial combat in the Pacific theater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium COBI Quality - Set #5861\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic 1:48 scale replica captures the Zero's distinctive profile and elegant design with exceptional detail:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170 high-quality bricks\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactured in the EU with over 20 years of tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect display size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.48\" long × 9.8\" wide × 3.54\" high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% pad-printed details\u003c\/strong\u003e - absolutely no stickers! All markings permanently printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically accurate Imperial Japanese Navy livery\u003c\/strong\u003e with authentic markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic details\u003c\/strong\u003e that don't scratch, smear, or fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive features\u003c\/strong\u003e including the Zero's characteristic rounded wingtips and long-range drop tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed cockpit\u003c\/strong\u003e with instrument panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge 7+\u003c\/strong\u003e - easy-to-build model perfect for starting your COBI adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear, intuitive instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e with step-by-step illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with other brands of construction blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 0 Carrier Fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Zero\" (Allied code name: \"Zeke\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Flight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 7.7mm Type 97 machine guns, two 20mm Type 99 cannons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial Japanese Navy, 1940-1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional maneuverability, long range, carrier-capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamous Battles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Harbor, Midway, Guadalcanal, Philippine Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWWII Pacific theater enthusiasts and military aviation historians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors seeking both Allied and Axis aircraft for complete historical context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel builders age 7+ looking for an easy-to-build iconic fighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducators teaching about WWII aerial combat and technological innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAviation enthusiasts interested in revolutionary aircraft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone building a comprehensive WWII fighter collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose COBI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOBI is Europe's premier manufacturer of historically accurate military building sets. Every brick meets rigorous EU safety standards and quality requirements. The 100% pad-printed markings (absolutely no stickers!) ensure your Zero looks museum-quality for years to come. With over 20 years of tradition, COBI delivers authentic detail and educational value in every set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild history, piece by piece! Add this legendary fighter to your collection and own one of the most influential aircraft designs of World War II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COBI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58457108349009,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/3575\/7137\/files\/5861-box-front-72dpi-1200px-RGB.jpg?v=1764974413","url":"https:\/\/www.thewrightstuff.store\/products\/cobi-mitsubishi-a6m2-zero-fighter-set-5861","provider":"WWII Aviation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}