Variants
A6M1   First prototypes (2 built)
A6M2   Initial production version including Model 11 and Model 21
A6M3 Model 32   Improved production model including Model 22
A6M4   Unsuccessful experimental variant
A6M5 Model 52   Improved A6M3 with thicker wing skins, rounded wingtips and exhuast stacks
A6M5a Model 52A   Derivative of A6M5 with thicker skins and improved cannon
A6M5 Model 52B   Improved A6M5a with extra protection, fire extinguishing system for fuel tanks and different armament
A6M5c Model 52C   Further improved model with 2 guns added, armour behind pilot, extra fuel capacity and missle racks
A6M6c Model 53C   Improved A6M5c with new engine, methanol/water boost and self-sealing wing tanks
A6M7 Model 63   Dive bomber version of A6M6c intended for use from carriers
A6M8 Model 64   Uprated model with new engine, no fuselage guns and better protection
A6M2-K   Dual-control trainer version of A6M2
A6M5-K   Dual-control trainer version of A6M5
A6M2-N   Floatplane version of A6M2