What is the FF-S3 Saberfish?

The FF-S3 Saberfish is a mass production support space craft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Hervic. It is considered canon within the franchise. Developed as a joint effort between the Earth Federation Space and Air Force, the Saberfish was developed as part of the Earth Federation's Year 70 Armament Reinforcement Plan in U.C. 0076.

What was the FF-S3 Saberfish developed from?

The FF-S3 Saberfish was developed from FF-3 Saberfish. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FF-S3 Saberfish evolution tree.

Which factions operated the FF-S3 Saberfish?

The FF-S3 Saberfish was operated by Earth Federation Forces and P.M.C. Themis.

Which Gundam games is the FF-S3 Saberfish in?

The FF-S3 Saberfish is playable in 3 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and SD Gundam G Generation Spirits. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the FF-S3 Saberfish?

Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the FF-S3 Saberfish, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

FF-S3 Saberfish — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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FF-S3 Saberfish at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
Developed from: FF-3 Saberfish
Gunpla kits: 1 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ff-s3-saberfish

FF-S3 Saberfish Mass Production Support Space Craft from Gundam Universal Century — FF-S3 Saberfish

The FF-S3 Saberfish is a mass production support space craft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Hervic. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The FF-S3 Saberfish (FF-S3 セイバーフィッシュ, Seibāfisshu?) was an Earth Federation high-speed space and atmospheric fighter built by the Hervic Company. It is first featured in Mobile Suit Variation (MSV) mechanical design series, followed by its debut animated appearance in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and later, OVA Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn and ONA Requiem for Vengeance.

Within the story, the FF-S3 Saberfish first appears in 0070 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.

The FF-S3 Saberfish was developed from FF-3 Saberfish. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The FF-S3 Saberfish has appeared in 24 Gundam releases across 1983–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) and 19 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and P.M.C. Themis.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the FF-S3 Saberfish, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: FF-S3
Classification: Mass Production Support Space Craft
Production type: Mass production
Manufacturer: Hervic
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
First seen: 0070 U.C.
Last seen: 0096 U.C.

Production Timeline

The FF-S3 Saberfish has appeared in 21 releases from 1983 to 2024.

1983 — Mobile Suit Variation — MS Variation (debut)
1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return — Other
1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 — TV Anime
1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny — Other · 2 episodes
1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes — Other · 2 episodes
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2004 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars — TV Anime
2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus — Manga · 1 episodes
2007 — Gundam Crisis — TV Anime
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — OVA · 7 episodes
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora- — Manga
2024 — Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Red vs Blue — Other
2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance — OVA · 6 episodes

Games featuring the FF-S3 Saberfish

The FF-S3 Saberfish is playable in 3 Gundam games.

2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits

Development Lineage

Developed from

FF-3 Saberfish

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, P.M.C. Themis

FF-S3 Saberfish Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the FF-S3 Saberfish (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):

B-CLUB 1/144 FF-S3 Saberfish — 1/144 · ¥3,000

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Frequently asked questions about the FF-S3 Saberfish

What is the FF-S3 Saberfish?: The FF-S3 Saberfish is a mass production support space craft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Hervic. It is considered canon within the franchise. Developed as a joint effort between the Earth Federation Space and Air Force, the Saberfish was developed as part of the Earth Federation's Year 70 Armament Reinforcement Plan in U.C. 0076.
What was the FF-S3 Saberfish developed from?: The FF-S3 Saberfish was developed from FF-3 Saberfish. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FF-S3 Saberfish evolution tree.
Which factions operated the FF-S3 Saberfish?: The FF-S3 Saberfish was operated by Earth Federation Forces and P.M.C. Themis.
Which Gundam series does the FF-S3 Saberfish appear in?: The FF-S3 Saberfish appears in 21 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (plus 15 more).
Which Gundam games is the FF-S3 Saberfish in?: The FF-S3 Saberfish is playable in 3 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and SD Gundam G Generation Spirits. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the FF-S3 Saberfish?: Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the FF-S3 Saberfish, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the FF-S3 Saberfish above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse FF-S3 Saberfish Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.