-The Zero-type surface observer (formally known as the Zero-type observer) was developed to replace the carrier-based surface reconnaissance aircraft that used to perform reconnaissance and landing observations.
――What was required was to improve climbing performance, fighting performance, and speed performance.
――The Mitsubishi F1M, which was adopted by two companies, Aichi and Kawanishi, which are famous for seaplanes, had a sleek and lean appearance, and was a biplane with a design that did not make you feel old.
――The operation mission is versatile, and it has been used for many purposes such as patrol, reconnaissance, escorting of fleets, interception by demonstrating its excellent fighting performance, and attacking ships with small bombs.
――By 1945, a total of about 1000 aircraft had been produced.
