ESF-SC01 Baikal-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
ESF-SC01
ESF-SC01 Baikal-class at a glance
- Timeline
- Anno Domini
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007)
- Led to
- 2 units — Nile-class, Volga-class
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/esf-sc01-baikal-class

The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class is a mass production assault space cruiser from the Anno Domini timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Sphere Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The Baikal-class is an Earth Sphere Federation battlecruiser used by the A-Laws in the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. The fleet is later transferred to the Earth Sphere Federation Forces following the disbandment of A-Laws. In Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: Awakening of the Trailblazer some cruisers were refitted and reclassified as the Volga-Class.
Within the story, the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class first appears in 2309 A.D.
The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class in turn led to 2 derived units — Nile-class and Volga-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class has appeared in 4 Gundam releases across 2007–2011, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 00F, Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie -A wakening of the Trailblazer- and Mobile Suit Gundam 00 -A wakening of the Trailblazer- (Manga).
It was fielded by A-Laws, ELS and ESF Forces.
Specifications
- Model number
- ESF-SC01
- Classification
- Mass Production Assault Space Cruiser
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Sphere Federation
- Universe
- Anno Domini
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 111.00 m
- Power source
- GN Condensers
- Armor
- E-Carbon
- Propulsion
- 9 x Plasma Thruster
- First seen
- 2309 A.D.
Special Equipment & Features
- Trans — Am System(post-refit)
- Anti — Beam Countermeasures
Production Timeline
The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class has appeared in 4 releases from 2007 to 2011.
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class
- What is the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class?
- The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class is a mass production assault space cruiser from the Anno Domini timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Sphere Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Baikal-class was introduced between the years 2308 and 2312 AD. At least four were seen guarding an orbital elevator that Fon Spaak had targeted with asteroids, however there were none guarding the other two orbital elevators.
- What mobile suits were developed from the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class: Nile-class and Volga-class.
- Which factions operated the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class?
- The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class was operated by A-Laws, ELS and ESF Forces.
- How big is the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class?
- The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class stands 111.00 m tall, is armoured in E-Carbon.
- Which Gundam series does the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class appear in?
- The ESF-SC01 Baikal-class appears in 4 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007): Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam 00F, Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie -A wakening of the Trailblazer- and Mobile Suit Gundam 00 -A wakening of the Trailblazer- (Manga).
Explore the full interactive development tree for the ESF-SC01 Baikal-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.