The Cui is a troop transport tank from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. During Ramba Ral's attack on White Base, he and his troops used Cui transports to get close to the ship, before launching jetpack soldiers to board the assault carrier. The status of these vehicles is unknown after the attack.

Which factions operated the Cui?

The Cui was operated by Principality of Zeon.

Which Gundam games is the Cui in?

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

Are there Gunpla model kits of the Cui?

Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Cui, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Cui — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Cui at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
Gunpla kits: 2 catalogued

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

Cui Troop Transport Tank from Gundam Universal Century — Cui

The Cui is a troop transport tank from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Cui is a personnel carrier from Mobile Suit Gundam.

The Cui has appeared in 8 Gundam releases across 1979–2012, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team and Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and 3 more.

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the Cui, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification: Troop Transport Tank
Manufacturer: Principality of Zeon
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 7.80 m

Production Timeline

The Cui has appeared in 7 releases from 1979 to 2012.

1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation — TV Anime
1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 — TV Anime
1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes

Games featuring the Cui

The Cui is playable in 1 Gundam game.

2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

Operators: Principality of Zeon

Cui Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the Cui (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

1/100 Zeon Tank Cui — 1/100 · released 2006
1/144 Zeon Tank CUI — 1/144 · released 2005

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Frequently asked questions about the Cui

What is the Cui?: The Cui is a troop transport tank from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. During Ramba Ral's attack on White Base, he and his troops used Cui transports to get close to the ship, before launching jetpack soldiers to board the assault carrier. The status of these vehicles is unknown after the attack.
Which factions operated the Cui?: The Cui was operated by Principality of Zeon.
How big is the Cui?: The Cui stands 7.80 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the Cui appear in?: The Cui appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Gundam Legacy and Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga (plus 1 more).
Which Gundam games is the Cui in?: The Cui is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Cui?: Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Cui, 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 Cui above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Cui Gunpla kits & merchandise (5). Reference: Gundam Wiki.