in contrast the zero lacked self-sealing fuel tanks and adequate armor so it was relatively easy for a wildcat pilot to shoot it down as long as he could get it in his sights
相比之下，零式缺乏自密封油箱和足够的装甲，所以对于野猫飞行员来说，只要能在他的视线内把它击落是相对容易的
以上为机器翻译结果，长、整句建议使用 人工翻译 。