Versions
Data from
- Ka-14
- Six prototypes with various engines and design modifications.
- A5M1
- Navy carrier-based fighter, Model 1 : first production model with 633 kW (850 hp) Kotobuki 2 KAI I engine.
- A5M2/2a
- Model 21: More powerful engine.
- A5M2b
- Model 22: First production examples with NACA cowling and 477 kW (640 hp) Kotobuki 3 engine.
- A5M3a
- Prototypes with 448 kW (601 hp) Hispano-Suiza 12 Xcrs engine.
- A5M4
- Model 24 (ex-Model 4): The A5M2b with different engine, closed cockpit, additional detachable fuel tank. The last production models (Model 34) with Kotobuki 41 KAI engine.
- A5M1-A5M4
- 780 constructed by Mitsubishi. 39 constructed by Watanabe, 161 manufactured by Naval Ohmura Arsenal.
- A5M4-K
- Two seat trainer version of A5M4, 103 constructed by Naval Ohmura Arsenal.
- Ki-18
- Single prototype land-based version for IJAAF, based on the A5M. 410 kW (550 hp) Kotobuki 5 engine.
- Ki-33
- Two prototypes, a development of Ki-18 with a different engine, and closed cockpit.
- Total Production (all versions): 1,094
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