Although the German Air Force's thirty-six FW-190 fighters were far fewer in number than the Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft group, they tore through them as though entering an uninhabited land, slaughtering the Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft with abandon.
Whether Type 99 carrier-based dive bombers or Type 97 carrier-based attack aircraft, neither was a match for the German Air Force's FW-190 fighters.
Although the Type 99 dive bombers and Type 97 attack aircraft had self-defense weapons, three 7.7 mm aircraft machine guns and one 7.7 mm aircraft machine gun were undoubtedly pitifully weak. It was exceptionally difficult for such firepower to shoot down German Air Force fighter planes. Unless bullets pierced straight through the cockpit and hit the pilot, shooting down German Air Force fighter planes was practically impossible.
"God! These Island Nation fighters are far too easy to shoot down! I have a feeling I'll definitely become an ace pilot today!" a German Air Force pilot said excitedly.
"Idiot, watch your back! A Zero fighter has latched onto you! Dive now and shake him off!" the squadron commander's voice came through the headset.
The pilot did not dare delay and immediately began to dive.
Rat-a-tat-tat! At that moment, the Zero fighter opened fire as well. The bullets almost grazed the aircraft as they flew past, leaving the German military pilot with lingering fear.
The Zero fighter seemed unwilling to let this opportunity slip away and followed the German military fighter into the dive.
However, aircraft endured enormous stress during a dive, demanding an exceptionally sturdy airframe. Otherwise, there was a danger of breaking apart in midair.
In order to increase its range and enhance its maneuverability, the Zero fighter made extensive use of materials such as aluminum alloy. This certainly reduced the aircraft's weight, increased its range, and