A Revolutionary Carrier Fighter | Mitsubishi A5M "Claude" [Aircraft Overview #41]

Today we're looking at the A5M, the aircraft that modernised the air force of the Imperial Japanese Navy and paved the way for the A6M Zero. It saw extensive combat in the second Sino-Japanese war, and it provided Japan with a new generation of experienced pilots and instructors. Join the Discord server -   / discord   *** Producing these videos is a hobby of mine. I have a passion for history, and personally own a large collection of books, journals and other texts, and endeavor to do as much research as possible. However if there are any mistakes, please don't hesitate to reach out and correct anything :) Sources: Mikesh.R.C. & Abe.S (1990) Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941 Januszewski.T. (2003) Mitsubishi A5M (Claude), Carrier Borne Fighter. Francillon.R.J. (1970) Japanese Aircraft of the Pacific War