Talk:Zero Fighter Model 62 (Fighter-bomber / Iwai Squadron)/@comment-78.192.218.97-20160926222003/@comment-107.199.62.209-20161207054718

It's useful in even in smaller plane slots than that. Remember, with the way plane experience works, fighters to secure AS are pretty good in tiny slots. Since it does do airstrikes, it's better in larger slots, though to absorb any possible casualties. It's best to think of the plane primarily as an air superiority fighter with a bonus of being able to help contribute to bombing damage.

I was initially iffy on using it, but after using it for a while, I think the plane is fantastic, contrary to what some "elite" players will tell you.

I used it all through Fall 2016 primarily as a fighter to help secure AS, with its ability to contribute to airstrikes being a nice bonus. Even on E5H it never lost any aircraft experience even against the Tsu-class fleets; I can't say for sure but it feels like it follows different rules regarding AA fire than standard bombers.