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Don Escargot — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Don Escargot at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
Gunpla kits
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/don-escargot

Don Escargot Mass Production Anti-Submarine Aircraft from Gundam Universal Century
Don Escargot

The Don Escargot is a mass production anti-submarine aircraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Don Escargot anti-submarine aircraft that appears in the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series.

Within the story, the Don Escargot first appears in 079 U.C.

The Don Escargot has appeared in 6 Gundam releases across 1979–2010, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Gundam Legacy and Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire and 1 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

Specifications

Classification
Mass Production Anti-Submarine Aircraft
Production type
Mass production
Manufacturer
Earth Federation Forces
Canon status
canon
First seen
079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Don Escargot has appeared in 6 releases from 1979 to 2010.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
  2. 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation — TV Anime
  3. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 — TV Anime
  4. 2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  5. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire — Other · 1 episodes
  6. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes

Related mobile suits

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

  • Dolos-class — Limited Production Heavy Space Mother-ship
  • Dopp — Mass Production Support Atmospheric Aircraft
  • Dora — Aerial Transport Vehicle
  • Dogosse Giar-class — Flagship Space Battleship
  • Dodai YS — Mass Production Bomber/Mobile Suit Sub-Flight System Aircraft
  • Dodai Kai — Mass Production Sub-Flight System
  • Dragonfly — Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Dobday-class — Commander-use Ground Battleship
  • Dish — Patrol Aircraft
  • Depp Rog — Heavy High-Altitude Tactical Bomber Aircraft
  • Cui — Troop Transport Tank
  • Corvette Booster — Limited Production Sub-Flight System

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Frequently asked questions about the Don Escargot

What is the Don Escargot?
The Don Escargot is a mass production anti-submarine aircraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Federation Navy made heavy use of Don Escargots in their fleets to protect ships from potential underwater threats. When Zeon's invasion of Earth began in the One Year War, the Federation would lose many submarines to the hands of Zeon,…
Which factions operated the Don Escargot?
The Don Escargot was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
Which Gundam series does the Don Escargot appear in?
The Don Escargot appears in 6 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire and MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Don Escargot above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.