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Dodai YS — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Dodai YS Mass Production Bomber/Mobile Suit Sub-Flight System Aircraft from Gundam Universal Century
Dodai YS

The Dodai YS is a mass production bomber/mobile suit sub-flight system aircraft 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 Dodai YS first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.

The Dodai YS in turn led to 3 derived units — Dodai GA, Dodai II and Dodai Kai. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Dodai YS has appeared in 20 Gundam releases across 1979–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny and 15 more.

It was fielded by Zeon Foreign Legion, Earth Federation Forces, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the Dodai YS, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification
Mass Production Bomber/Mobile Suit Sub-Flight System Aircraft
Manufacturer
Principality of Zeon
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
First seen
0079 U.C.
Last seen
0096 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Dodai YS has appeared in 18 releases from 1979 to 2023.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
  2. 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars
  3. 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation
  4. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
  5. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
  6. 1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes
  7. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
  8. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America
  9. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
  10. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny
  11. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
  12. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
  13. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers
  14. 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
  15. 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
  16. 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Ground Zero: Rise From the Ashes
  17. 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
  18. 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The battle tales of Flanagan Boone

Games featuring the Dodai YS

The Dodai YS is playable in 2 Gundam games.

  1. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
  2. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the Dodai YS — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

  • Dogosse Giar-class — Flagship Space Battleship
  • Dolos-class — Limited Production Heavy Space Mother-ship
  • Don Escargot — Mass Production Anti-Submarine Aircraft
  • Dobday-class — Commander-use Ground Battleship
  • Dopp — Mass Production Support Atmospheric Aircraft
  • Dora — Aerial Transport Vehicle
  • Dish — Patrol Aircraft
  • Dragonfly — Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Depp Rog — Heavy High-Altitude Tactical Bomber Aircraft
  • D-50C Loto — D-50C · Limited Production Transformable Special Operations Mobile Suit
  • Cui — Troop Transport Tank
  • Corvette Booster — Limited Production Sub-Flight System

Operators: Zeon Foreign Legion, Earth Federation Forces, Principality of Zeon, Zeon Remnants

Dodai YS Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the Dodai YS (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):

See all Dodai YS kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Dodai YS

What is the Dodai YS?
The Dodai YS is a mass production bomber/mobile suit sub-flight system aircraft 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 Dodai YS?
3 units were developed from or built as variants of the Dodai YS: Dodai GA, Dodai II and Dodai Kai.
Which factions operated the Dodai YS?
The Dodai YS was operated by Zeon Foreign Legion, Earth Federation Forces, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
Which Gundam series does the Dodai YS appear in?
The Dodai YS appears in 18 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (plus 12 more).
Which Gundam games is the Dodai YS in?
The Dodai YS is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front and Gundam Assault Survive. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Dodai YS?
Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Dodai YS, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Dodai YS above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Dodai YS Gunpla kits & merchandise (8). Reference: Gundam Wiki.