Chivvay-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
The Chivvay-class is a limited production commander-use high-speed space heavy cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the Chivvay-class first appears in June, 0070 U.C.
The Chivvay-class in turn led to 2 derived units — Chivvay Kai-class and Tivvay-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The Chivvay-class has appeared in 22 Gundam releases across 1979–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Magical Ensign Blaster Mari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet and 17 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon, Armored Assault Force and Republic of Zeon.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Chivvay-class, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Classification
- Limited Production Commander-use High-Speed Space Heavy Cruiser
- Manufacturer
- Principality of Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 92.00 m
- Weight
- 16000.00 t
- Propulsion
- 5 x Thermonuclear Rocket Engine
- First deployment
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- First seen
- June, 0070 U.C.
Production Timeline
The Chivvay-class has appeared in 18 releases from 1979 to 2021.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
- 1989 — Magical Ensign Blaster Mari
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
Games featuring the Chivvay-class
The Chivvay-class is playable in 4 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
Chivvay-class Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the Chivvay-class (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the Chivvay-class
- What is the Chivvay-class?
- The Chivvay-class is a limited production commander-use high-speed space heavy cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What mobile suits were developed from the Chivvay-class?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the Chivvay-class: Chivvay Kai-class and Tivvay-class.
- Which factions operated the Chivvay-class?
- The Chivvay-class was operated by Principality of Zeon, Armored Assault Force and Republic of Zeon.
- How big is the Chivvay-class?
- The Chivvay-class stands 92.00 m tall, weighs 16000.00 t.
- Which Gundam series does the Chivvay-class appear in?
- The Chivvay-class appears in 18 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Magical Ensign Blaster Mari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash (plus 12 more).
- Which Gundam games is the Chivvay-class in?
- The Chivvay-class is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the Chivvay-class?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Chivvay-class, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the Chivvay-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Chivvay-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.