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Birmingham-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Birmingham-class Prototype Space Battleship from Gundam Universal Century
Birmingham-class

The Birmingham-class is a prototype space battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the Birmingham-class first appears in 0083 U.C.

The Birmingham-class was developed from Magellan-class. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — Dogosse Giar-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Birmingham-class has appeared in 4 Gundam releases across 1991–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Gundam Build Fighters and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Birmingham-class, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification
Prototype Space Battleship
Manufacturer
Earth Federation
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Overall height
129.00 m
Weight
88500.00 t
Power source
Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
Propulsion
9 x Thermonuclear Rocket Engines
First seen
0083 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Birmingham-class has appeared in 3 releases from 1991 to 2013.

  1. 1991 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (debut)
  2. 2013 Gundam Build Fighters
  3. 2013 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion

Games featuring the Birmingham-class

The Birmingham-class is playable in 1 Gundam game.

  1. 2003 Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Birmingham-class Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the Birmingham-class (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):

See all Birmingham-class kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Birmingham-class

What is the Birmingham-class?
The Birmingham-class is a prototype space battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the Birmingham-class developed from?
The Birmingham-class was developed from Magellan-class. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Birmingham-class evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the Birmingham-class?
1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Birmingham-class: Dogosse Giar-class.
Which factions operated the Birmingham-class?
The Birmingham-class was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the Birmingham-class?
The Birmingham-class stands 129.00 m tall, weighs 88500.00 t.
Which Gundam series does the Birmingham-class appear in?
The Birmingham-class appears in 3 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991): Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Gundam Build Fighters and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion.
Which Gundam games is the Birmingham-class in?
The Birmingham-class is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Birmingham-class?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Birmingham-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 Birmingham-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Birmingham-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.