American Pilots Examined a Captured Zero Fighter — Couldn’t Understand Why It Didn't Have Any Armor

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When American pilots got their hands on a captured Japanese Zero fighter in 1942, they couldn't believe what they found inside. The legendary aircraft that had dominated early Pacific battles had no armor plating, no self-sealing fuel tanks, and paper-thin aluminum skin that turned into a death trap when hit by enemy fire. This shocking discovery revolutionized American fighter tactics and directly led to improvements in U.S. aircraft design, helping turn the tide of the Pacific War.Retry Subscribe for more untold stories of WW2!