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Albatross — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Albatross at a glance

Timeline
Cosmic Era
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002)
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/albatross

Albatross Transport Atmospheric Aircraft from Gundam Cosmic Era
Albatross

The Albatross is a transport atmospheric aircraft from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Orb Union. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Albatross is a transport aircraft operated by the Orb Union, introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.

Within the story, the Albatross first appears in April, 71 C.E.

The Albatross has appeared in 2 Gundam releases across 2002–2004, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.

It was fielded by Orb Union.

Specifications

Classification
Transport Atmospheric Aircraft
Manufacturer
Orb Union
Universe
Cosmic Era
Canon status
canon
First seen
April, 71 C.E.

Production Timeline

The Albatross has appeared in 2 releases from 2002 to 2004.

  1. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
  2. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny — TV Anime · 50 episodes

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the Albatross — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Orb Union

Frequently asked questions about the Albatross

What is the Albatross?
The Albatross is a transport atmospheric aircraft from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Orb Union. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Albatross was used by Cagalli Yula Athha and Ledonir Kisaka in April of C.E. 71, during their search of the Marshall Islands for Kira Yamato who was reported MIA after the Battle of the Marshall Islands.
Which factions operated the Albatross?
The Albatross was operated by Orb Union.
Which Gundam series does the Albatross appear in?
The Albatross appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.

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