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Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
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Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" Replica Biplane Aircraft from Gundam Universal Century
Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet"

The Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" is a replica biplane aircraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" is a replica biplane that appears in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. It is flown by Beltorchika Irma

Within the story, the Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" first appears in 0087 U.C.

The Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" has appeared in 6 Gundam releases across 1985–2011, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report and 1 more.

It was fielded by Civilians.

Specifications

Classification
Replica Biplane Aircraft
Canon status
canon
First seen
0087 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" has appeared in 6 releases from 1985 to 2011.

  1. 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
  2. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
  3. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga
  4. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers — TV Anime
  5. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report — Manga
  6. 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define — TV Anime

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Civilians

Frequently asked questions about the Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet"

What is the Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet"?
The Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" is a replica biplane aircraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. The D17 Comet, piloted by Beltorchika Irma of Karaba, was dispatched from Karaba's Hickory base to rendezvous with the AEUG/Karaba-controlled Garuda-class transport Audhumla and escort them to the base.
Which factions operated the Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet"?
The Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" was operated by Civilians.
Which Gundam series does the Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" appear in?
The Beechcraft Model D17 "Comet" appears in 6 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 Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define.

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