Talk:List of equipment used by the enemy/@comment-26225416-20150415113812/@comment-61.8.222.42-20150508132818

Actually early on the USN has inferior planes. The Wildcats and Buffalos fielded by the Allies early in the war are no match for IJN's Zeros and IJA's Oscars if they engage in a straight fight. Their only advantage is the numbers of course. However, the USN adapted quickly. Before they could field better planes, they start to use different strategies. For example, the Thach Weave which allows the Wildcats to score Zero kills more easily. Until later, when the Hellcats and Corsairs come in which are more than a match for the Zeros and the existing Wildcats are modified.