Apsaras III — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
Apsaras III at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996)
- Developed from
- Apsaras II
- Led to
- 1 unit — MAX-03R Adzam Repair
- Gunpla kits
- 2 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/apsaras-iii
The Apsaras III is a prototype heavy assault mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The Apsaras III (also known as Apsalus III) is a mobile armor introduce in the OVA Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team. A Gunpla version appeared in Gundam Build Fighters, built and piloted by Tatsuzo.
Within the story, the Apsaras III first appears in November, 0079 U.C.
The Apsaras III was developed from Apsaras II. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — MAX-03R Adzam Repair. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The Apsaras III has appeared in 8 Gundam releases across 1996–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits and Gundam Assault Survive and 3 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the Apsaras III, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Classification
- Prototype Heavy Assault Mobile Armor
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Mobile Armor
- Manufacturer
- Principality of Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- 3 x Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 3660 kW 4,908.141 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 x Minovsky Craft System
- First seen
- November, 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- November, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- I — Field (Tatsuzo Use)
- ? x Gas Dispenser (Tatsuzo Use)
Production Timeline
The Apsaras III has appeared in 5 releases from 1996 to 2026.
Games featuring the Apsaras III
The Apsaras III is playable in 3 Gundam games.
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Apsaras III Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the Apsaras III (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the Apsaras III
- What is the Apsaras III?
- The Apsaras III is a prototype heavy assault mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. After the Apsaras II was lost Ginias Sahalin began work on the final version of the Apsaras Project, the Apsaras III. However, not long after the Principality of Zeon lost Operation Odessa the Apsaras Project was ordered to be halted.
- What was the Apsaras III developed from?
- The Apsaras III was developed from Apsaras II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Apsaras III evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the Apsaras III?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Apsaras III: MAX-03R Adzam Repair.
- Which factions operated the Apsaras III?
- The Apsaras III was operated by Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the Apsaras III?
- The Apsaras III produces 3660 kW 4,908.141 hp.
- Which Gundam series does the Apsaras III appear in?
- The Apsaras III appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α, Gundam Build Fighters and A boy with Gundam.
- Which Gundam games is the Apsaras III in?
- The Apsaras III is playable in 3 Gundam games: SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Assault Survive and SD Gundam Battle Alliance. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the Apsaras III?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Apsaras III, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the Apsaras III above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Apsaras III Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.