AMX-011 Zaku III — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
AMX-011
AMX-011 Zaku III at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986)
- Led to
- 8 units — AMX-116 Zaku IV, Neo-Zaku (Zaku-IV), AMX-011C Zaku III Late Type and 5 more
- Gunpla kits
- 4 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/amx-011-zaku-iii
The AMX-011 Zaku III is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Neo Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The AMX-011 Zaku III (aka AMX-110 Zaku III) was a mass-produced general purpose mobile suit introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. One unit was piloted by Rakan Dahkaran.
Within the story, the AMX-011 Zaku III first appears in 0088 U.C. and was last seen in 0100 U.C.
The AMX-011 Zaku III in turn led to 8 derived units — AMX-116 Zaku IV, Neo-Zaku (Zaku-IV), AMX-011C Zaku III Late Type, AMX-011E Zaku III Recon Force Type, AMX-011EW Zaku III Recon Type and AMX-011P Zaku III Psycommu Equipment Type and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The AMX-011 Zaku III has appeared in 16 Gundam releases across 1986–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon and Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C. and 11 more.
It was fielded by Neo Zeon, Axis Zeon, Pirates and Sleeves.
4 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the AMX-011 Zaku III, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- AMX-011
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Neo Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 23.90 m
- Weight
- 68.30 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 2150 kW 2,883.197 hp
- Armor
- Gundarium Composite
- First deployment
- Falling Sky
- First seen
- 0088 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0100 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Interchangeable Head
- Backpack Variation
- 2 x Sub — Arm (Sleeves Custom)
Production Timeline
The AMX-011 Zaku III has appeared in 11 releases from 1986 to 2019.
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (debut)
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
- 2019 — Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE
Games featuring the AMX-011 Zaku III
The AMX-011 Zaku III is playable in 5 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
AMX-011 Zaku III Model Kits
4 catalogued model kits for the AMX-011 Zaku III (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the AMX-011 Zaku III
- What is the AMX-011 Zaku III?
- The AMX-011 Zaku III is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Neo Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. As the First Neo Zeon War raged on, the Neo Zeon military continued its development of new and more powerful mobile suits.
- What mobile suits were developed from the AMX-011 Zaku III?
- 8 units were developed from or built as variants of the AMX-011 Zaku III: AMX-116 Zaku IV, Neo-Zaku (Zaku-IV), AMX-011C Zaku III Late Type, AMX-011E Zaku III Recon Force Type, AMX-011EW Zaku III Recon Type, AMX-011P Zaku III Psycommu Equipment Type, AMX-011S Zaku III Custom and Zaku III-R.
- Which factions operated the AMX-011 Zaku III?
- The AMX-011 Zaku III was operated by Neo Zeon, Axis Zeon, Pirates and Sleeves.
- How big is the AMX-011 Zaku III?
- The AMX-011 Zaku III stands 23.90 m tall, weighs 68.30 t, produces 2150 kW 2,883.197 hp, is armoured in Gundarium Composite.
- Which Gundam series does the AMX-011 Zaku III appear in?
- The AMX-011 Zaku III appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986): Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (plus 5 more).
- Which Gundam games is the AMX-011 Zaku III in?
- The AMX-011 Zaku III is playable in 5 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online and Gundam Assault Survive. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the AMX-011 Zaku III?
- Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the AMX-011 Zaku III, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the AMX-011 Zaku III above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse AMX-011 Zaku III Gunpla kits & merchandise (5). Reference: Gundam Wiki.