Argama-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
Argama-class at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
- Developed from
- Pegasus-class
- Led to
- 2 units — Irish-class, SCVA-76 Nahel Argama
- Gunpla kits
- 1 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/argama-class
The Argama-class is a limited production assault/landing carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The Argama-class is a carrier/assault landing ship introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Within the story, the Argama-class first appears in March, 0087 U.C. and was last seen in November, 0088 U.C.
The Argama-class was developed from Pegasus-class. It in turn led to 2 derived units — Irish-class and SCVA-76 Nahel Argama. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The Argama-class has appeared in 17 Gundam releases across 1985–2014, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet and 12 more.
It was fielded by Task Force Alpha, AEUG, Earth Federation Forces, Federation Survey Service and Karaba.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Argama-class, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Classification
- Limited Production Assault/Landing Carrier
- Production type
- Limited run
- Manufacturer
- Anaheim Electronics
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 76.50 m
- Power source
- Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
- Propulsion
- Thermonuclear Hybrid Engines
- First seen
- March, 0087 U.C.
- Last seen
- November, 0088 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Minovsky Craft System
- Supplemental Rocket Booster
Production Timeline
The Argama-class has appeared in 15 releases from 1985 to 2014.
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (debut)
- 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam – U.C. War Chronicle Memories of Char Aznable
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
Games featuring the Argama-class
The Argama-class is playable in 2 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Argama-class Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the Argama-class (plus 5 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the Argama-class
- What is the Argama-class?
- The Argama-class is a limited production assault/landing carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. The most famous of the Argama-class assault carriers was the Argama itself, which served as the flagship of the AEUG fleet during the Gryps Conflict.
- What was the Argama-class developed from?
- The Argama-class was developed from Pegasus-class. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Argama-class evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the Argama-class?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the Argama-class: Irish-class and SCVA-76 Nahel Argama.
- Which factions operated the Argama-class?
- The Argama-class was operated by Task Force Alpha, AEUG, Earth Federation Forces, Federation Survey Service and Karaba.
- How big is the Argama-class?
- The Argama-class stands 76.50 m tall.
- Which Gundam series does the Argama-class appear in?
- The Argama-class appears in 15 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars (plus 9 more).
- Which Gundam games is the Argama-class in?
- The Argama-class is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the Argama-class?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Argama-class, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the Argama-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Argama-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.