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Fanfan — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Fanfan Light Hovercraft from Gundam Universal Century
Fanfan

The Fanfan is a light hovercraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the Fanfan first appears in 0073 U.C. and was last seen in 0094 U.C.

The Fanfan has appeared in 15 Gundam releases across 1979–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) and Gundam Legacy and 10 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Yajima Trading.

No Gunpla kit of the Fanfan has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed.

Specifications

Classification
Light Hovercraft
Manufacturer
Earth Federation
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Overall height
5.60 m
Weight
3.30 t
Armor
Universal Duralumin
First seen
0073 U.C.
Last seen
0094 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Fanfan has appeared in 13 releases from 1979 to 2023.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
  2. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
  3. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
  4. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga)
  5. 2004 — Gundam Legacy
  6. 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
  7. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline
  8. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
  9. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
  10. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0094: Across the Sky
  11. 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars
  12. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team
  13. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga)

Games featuring the Fanfan

The Fanfan is playable in 2 Gundam games.

  1. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  2. 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Yajima Trading

Frequently asked questions about the Fanfan

What is the Fanfan?
The Fanfan is a light hovercraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
Which factions operated the Fanfan?
The Fanfan was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Yajima Trading.
How big is the Fanfan?
The Fanfan stands 5.60 m tall, weighs 3.30 t, is armoured in Universal Duralumin.
Which Gundam series does the Fanfan appear in?
The Fanfan appears in 13 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Gundam Legacy and Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus (plus 7 more).
Which Gundam games is the Fanfan in?
The Fanfan is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C. and SD Gundam G Generation Spirits. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Fanfan?
No Gunpla kit of the Fanfan has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Fanfan above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Fanfan Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.