A6m zero landing gear bay

[lee1974]

Hello,

Could anyone assist with any images of the landing gear bay on the zero? especially any showing the front side behind the leading edge.

Thanks

 

[Wurger]

the pic source:

A6M2b Zero - shades of grey

forum.largescaleplanes.com

Wheel Well Interior and Covers

 

[lee1974]

Very nice, thanks.

 

[Wurger]

You're welcome.

 

[mjfur]

Design Analysis of the Zeke 32 (Hamp - Mitsubishi A6M3)

What is the name for the Mitsubishi A6M Zero's one-piece wing/fuselage?

The Wikipedia article on Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter cites an article from Life magazine published on Nov 4, 1942: The Zero's fuselage and wings were constructed in one piece, unlike the American

aviation.stackexchange.com

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/64/bc/91/64bc91c40f69fbfea31050b885c71c6e.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e2/2b/26/e22b2604830ca580eddf2f316175ac96.jpg

 

[lee1974]

More useful stuff there, thanks.

 

[rodlarson100]

I have the following photos that I have taken over the years that I have traveled the world. All of the photos shown here were taken by me.

Pic 1: Lake Kawaguchi (Harada) Air Museum Near Mt. Fuji - A6M2 Right wheel well - 2002
Pic 2: Museum of Flying, Santa Monica, CA - A6M3 (X-133) Left wheel well - 2002
Pic 3: Museum of Flying, Santa Monica, CA - A6M3 (X-133) Right wheel well - 2002
Pic 4 & Pic 5: Auckland Domain Museum, NZ - A6M2 - right wing & wheel well - 2000
Pic 6: Planes of Fame, Chino, CA - A6M5 (61-120) - right wheel well - 2002
Pic 7 & Pic 8: Shirahama Zero Park, Japan - A6M7 - right wheel well - 2001
Pic 9: Yasukuni Shrine, Yushukan Museum, A6M5 Restored By Harada Air Museum - left wheel well - 2003

 

[lee1974]

Thanks, all this stuff is a huge help.