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Dora — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Dora at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996)
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Dora Aerial Transport Vehicle from Gundam Universal Century
Dora

The Dora is an aerial transport vehicle from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Dora (ドーラ, Dōra?) is a Zeon's transport aircraft that appears in OVA Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

The Dora has appeared in 5 Gundam releases across 1996–2011, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden and Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG.

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon and P.M.C. Themis.

Specifications

Classification
Aerial Transport Vehicle
Manufacturer
Principality of Zeon
Canon status
canon

Production Timeline

The Dora has appeared in 5 releases from 1996 to 2011.

  1. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes (debut)
  2. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
  3. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  4. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
  5. 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG — TV Anime · 2 episodes

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Principality of Zeon, P.M.C. Themis

Frequently asked questions about the Dora

What is the Dora?
The Dora is an aerial transport vehicle from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Dora has an intermediate appearance between the Dopp and Luggun, and has a similar design concept. Like the Luggun, it is a VTOL aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing with a slit-shaped vectored nozzle on the bottom.
Which factions operated the Dora?
The Dora was operated by Principality of Zeon and P.M.C. Themis.
Which Gundam series does the Dora appear in?
The Dora appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden and Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG.

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