Archangel-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
Archangel-class at a glance
- Timeline
- Cosmic Era
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002)
- Developed from
- Izumo-class
- Led to
- 1 unit — Girty Lue-class
- Gunpla kits
- 2 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/archangel-class
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The Archangel-class is a limited production mobile assault battleship from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Morgenröte ( Archangel ) Earth Alliance ( Dominion ). Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The Archangel-class is a class of mobile assault ship introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. The first christened ship of this class was entitled by its namesake, the LCAM-01XA Archangel. The second ship of this class was given the name LCAM-01XB Dominion.
Within the story, the Archangel-class first appears in January 25, 71 C.E. ( Archangel ) and was last seen in September 27, 71 C.E. ( Dominion ) May 17, 75 C.E. ( Archangel ).
The Archangel-class was developed from Izumo-class. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — Girty Lue-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The Archangel-class has appeared in 15 Gundam releases across 2002–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (WonderSwan Color), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray and 10 more.
It was fielded by Archangels(Gundam Build Divers), 5th Alaska Escort Group Defense Force(Temporary "Archangel")Archangel Corps(Archangel), 7th Space Fleet(Dominion)Dominion Corps(Dominion), 8th Space Fleet(Archangel) and Archangel Corps(Archangel) and 7 more.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the Archangel-class, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Classification
- Limited Production Mobile Assault Battleship
- Production type
- Limited run
- Manufacturer
- Morgenröte ( Archangel ) Earth Alliance ( Dominion )
- Universe
- Cosmic Era
- Canon status
- canon
- Armor
- Laminated Armor
- Propulsion
- 6 × Large Thruster 12 × Small Thruster
- First seen
- January 25, 71 C.E. ( Archangel )
- Last seen
- September 27, 71 C.E. ( Dominion ) May 17, 75 C.E. ( Archangel )
Special Equipment & Features
- Ablative Gel
- Anti — Beam Depth Charge
- Plasma Booster
Production Timeline
The Archangel-class has appeared in 11 releases from 2002 to 2018.
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (debut)
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Tomo to Kimi to Koko de
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Re:
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
Games featuring the Archangel-class
The Archangel-class is playable in 4 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Archangel-class Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the Archangel-class (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the Archangel-class
- What is the Archangel-class?
- The Archangel-class is a limited production mobile assault battleship from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Morgenröte ( Archangel ) Earth Alliance ( Dominion ). It is considered canon within the franchise. The first ship of the class, the Archangel, was created at Orb Union's resource satellite and space colony Heliopolis and rolled out on January 25, CE 71, under less than ideal circumstances: it was in response to ZAFT attacking Heliopolis…
- What was the Archangel-class developed from?
- The Archangel-class was developed from Izumo-class. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Archangel-class evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the Archangel-class?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Archangel-class: Girty Lue-class.
- Which factions operated the Archangel-class?
- The Archangel-class was operated by Archangels(Gundam Build Divers), 5th Alaska Escort Group Defense Force(Temporary "Archangel")Archangel Corps(Archangel), 7th Space Fleet(Dominion)Dominion Corps(Dominion), 8th Space Fleet(Archangel), Archangel Corps(Archangel), Atlantic Federation, Blue Cosmos(Dominion), Compass(Archangel), Dominion Corps(Dominion) and Earth Alliance (plus 2 more).
- How big is the Archangel-class?
- The Archangel-class is armoured in Laminated Armor.
- Which Gundam series does the Archangel-class appear in?
- The Archangel-class appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow (plus 5 more).
- Which Gundam games is the Archangel-class in?
- The Archangel-class is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (WonderSwan Color), Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Game), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the Archangel-class?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Archangel-class, 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 Archangel-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Archangel-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.