What is the Columbus-class?

The Columbus-class is a mass production space transport ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. A number of these ships were in service during the One Year War in 0079, it was mainly used for logistical missions, such as carrying the Solar System and building bases.

What mobile suits were developed from the Columbus-class?

2 units were developed from or built as variants of the Columbus-class: Antietam-class and Columbus Kai-class.

Which factions operated the Columbus-class?

The Columbus-class was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Moore Brotherhood and Tianem Fleet.

How big is the Columbus-class?

The Columbus-class stands 95.60 m tall.

Which Gundam games is the Columbus-class in?

The Columbus-class is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.

Columbus-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Columbus-class at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
Led to: 2 units — Antietam-class, Columbus Kai-class
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/columbus-class

Columbus-class Mass Production Space Transport Ship from Gundam Universal Century — Columbus-class

The Columbus-class is a mass production space transport ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Columbus-class is a space supply ship of the Earth Federation Forces. It was first introduced in the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam.

Within the story, the Columbus-class first appears in 0079 U.C.

The Columbus-class in turn led to 2 derived units — Antietam-class and Columbus Kai-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Columbus-class has appeared in 23 Gundam releases across 1979–2015, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Outer Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and 18 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Moore Brotherhood and Tianem Fleet.

Specifications

Classification: Mass Production Space Transport Ship
Production type: Mass production
Manufacturer: Earth Federation
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 95.60 m
Propulsion: 8 × Thermonuclear Rocket Engine
First seen: 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Columbus-class has appeared in 22 releases from 1979 to 2015.

1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization — Novel
1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam — Other
1988 — Outer Gundam — TV Anime
1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 — TV Anime
2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky — TV Anime
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus — Manga · 1 episodes
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 — TV Anime
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon — TV Anime
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title — Other · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam New Revival of Zeon — TV Anime
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) — Manga
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers — MS Variation
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt — ONA · 8 episodes

Games featuring the Columbus-class

The Columbus-class is playable in 1 Gundam game.

2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Moore Brotherhood, Tianem Fleet

Frequently asked questions about the Columbus-class

What is the Columbus-class?: The Columbus-class is a mass production space transport ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. A number of these ships were in service during the One Year War in 0079, it was mainly used for logistical missions, such as carrying the Solar System and building bases.
What mobile suits were developed from the Columbus-class?: 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the Columbus-class: Antietam-class and Columbus Kai-class.
Which factions operated the Columbus-class?: The Columbus-class was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Moore Brotherhood and Tianem Fleet.
How big is the Columbus-class?: The Columbus-class stands 95.60 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the Columbus-class appear in?: The Columbus-class appears in 22 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Outer Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky (plus 16 more).
Which Gundam games is the Columbus-class in?: The Columbus-class is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Columbus-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.