FF-6 TIN Cod — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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FF-6 TIN Cod at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
- Led to
- 1 unit — FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter
- Gunpla kits
- 1 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ff-6-tin-cod

The FF-6 TIN Cod is a mass production short-range atmospheric aircraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Hervic. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The FF-6 TIN Cod first appeared as part of Kunio Okawara's MSV (Mobile Suit Variation).
Within the story, the FF-6 TIN Cod first appears in 0062 U.C. (test version).
The FF-6 TIN Cod in turn led to 1 derived unit — FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The FF-6 TIN Cod has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 1983–2010, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and 4 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and P.M.C. Themis.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the FF-6 TIN Cod, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- FF-6
- Classification
- Mass Production Short-range atmospheric Aircraft
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Hervic
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Propulsion
- Rocket Thrusters
- First seen
- 0062 U.C. (test version)
Production Timeline
The FF-6 TIN Cod has appeared in 9 releases from 1983 to 2010.
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation (debut)
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga)
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
- 1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars
- 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
FF-6 TIN Cod Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the FF-6 TIN Cod (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the FF-6 TIN Cod
- What is the FF-6 TIN Cod?
- The FF-6 TIN Cod is a mass production short-range atmospheric aircraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Hervic. It is considered canon within the franchise. Although first flown in UC 0062 as a prototype, The TIN Cod remained in service as late as UC 0087 and saw combat during the Gryps Conflict when the AEUG attacked the Titans supply base in Jaburo, South America.
- What mobile suits were developed from the FF-6 TIN Cod?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the FF-6 TIN Cod: FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter.
- Which factions operated the FF-6 TIN Cod?
- The FF-6 TIN Cod was operated by Earth Federation Forces and P.M.C. Themis.
- Which Gundam series does the FF-6 TIN Cod appear in?
- The FF-6 TIN Cod appears in 9 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and Gundam Legacy (plus 3 more).
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the FF-6 TIN Cod?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the FF-6 TIN Cod, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the FF-6 TIN Cod above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse FF-6 TIN Cod Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.