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BR3.7
contemporary fighter and has great energy retention to
boot. However, that does not mean you go into any fight
Recommended Lineup: A6M2 mod.11, A6M2, J2M2,
looking to out-turn your enemy, burning through your
Ki-49-IIa, Ki-49-IIb (3 fighters, 2 bombers)
energy pool and having a blatant disregard for conserving
your energy. Use vertical maneuvers to conserve energy
The next decent lineup occurs at BR 3.7, with the
in dogfights, and only go into sharp turns if you are
A6M2 fighters available for selection. The A6M
confident of getting a good burst on an enemy fighter
Reisen series are the epitome of Japanese fighter
within, say, a complete turn or so, otherwise you will be
design thinking, valuing maneuverability over other
left very vulnerable if you are caught at low speeds.
factors such as protection and raw engine power.
On the flip side, the A6M series have poor top
The A6M series are decently armed with a pair of 20mm
speeds, making chasing down enemies and high
cannons and a pair of MG, can out-turn almost any
speed diving passes a distant dream as most planes
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