A6M Zero Color codes

[CHSubZero]

Does someone of you know what the color code on the wheels stands for? Some have a blue and red band, others have red and yellow and some have all three colors. Is it related to the variant?

[Akatsuki]

If i remember correctly it's an "easy" way to know the load/weight/compression on the landing gear.

Let me look around for more nformations.

 

 

Edit: i can't find confirmation about it but i'm 99% sure it's that, i don't remember where a read it. :(

 

 

Edit 2: look at this picture, it's obvious. :)

 

 

Edited March 10, 2020 by Akatsuki

[CHSubZero]

Thanks for the information. So I think the colors are variant specific:

 

A6M2 = Red on top of Blue

A6M3 = Red on top of Yellow

A6M5 = Red on top of Yellow on top of Blue

 

The A6M3 was heavier and longer than the A6M2 because of the new Sakae 21 engine.

Edited March 11, 2020 by CHSubZero