What was the FF-X7 Core Fighter developed from?

The FF-X7 Core Fighter was developed from FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FF-X7 Core Fighter evolution tree.

How big is the FF-X7 Core Fighter?

The FF-X7 Core Fighter stands 3.20 m tall, weighs 8.90 t, is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam games is the FF-X7 Core Fighter in?

The FF-X7 Core Fighter is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam 0079: The War for Earth, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the FF-X7 Core Fighter?

Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the FF-X7 Core Fighter, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

FF-X7 Core Fighter — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

FF-X7

The FF-X7 Core Fighter is a limited production transformable core block system support craft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Hervic. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the FF-X7 Core Fighter first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0153 U.C.

The FF-X7 Core Fighter was developed from FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter. It in turn led to 8 derived units — Amakusa, Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter", FF-S5 Raven Sword, FF-X7BstPLAN004 Core Booster Plan004, Flydart and Jet Core Booster and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The FF-X7 Core Fighter has appeared in 35 Gundam releases across 1979–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Side Story of Gundam Zeta and Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation and 30 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Earth Federation Forces13th Autonomous Corps and 13th Autonomous Corps.

6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the FF-X7 Core Fighter, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number: FF-X7
Classification: Limited Production Transformable Core Block System Support Craft
Manufacturer: Hervic
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 3.20 m
Weight: 8.90 t
Power source: NC-3 Type Nuclear Fusion Generator
Armor: Luna Titanium
First seen: 0079 U.C.
Last seen: 0153 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

Core Block System

Production Timeline

The FF-X7 Core Fighter has appeared in 27 releases from 1979 to 2023.

1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars
1987 — Side Story of Gundam Zeta
1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation
1992 — Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision
1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
2002 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart
2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
2004 — Gundam Legacy
2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
2006 — Ganota no Onna
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy
2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front
2009 — 30th Gundam Perfect Mission
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga)
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - Kai Shiden´s Memory
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
2016 — Gundam Behind the Front
2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island -Doan and Rolland-
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team

Games featuring the FF-X7 Core Fighter

The FF-X7 Core Fighter is playable in 8 Gundam games.

1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
1996 — Gundam 0079: The War for Earth
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON

Development Lineage

Developed from

FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter

Develops into & variants

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Earth Federation Forces13th Autonomous Corps, 13th Autonomous Corps

FF-X7 Core Fighter Model Kits

6 catalogued model kits for the FF-X7 Core Fighter (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla F-1 Prize: MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [Clear] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018 · ¥650
Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla F-2 Prize: MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [Color Clear] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018 · ¥650
Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla F-3 Prize: MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [G-3 Color] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018 · ¥650
Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla F-4 Prize: MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [Prototype Color] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018 · ¥650
Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam Gunpla F-5 Prize: MG 1/100 FF-X7 Core Fighter [Full Armor Color] — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2018 · ¥650
U.C. Hard Graph 1/35 FF-X7 Core Fighter Ver.GFT — 1/35 · released 2012 · ¥4,500

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Frequently asked questions about the FF-X7 Core Fighter

What is the FF-X7 Core Fighter?: The FF-X7 Core Fighter is a limited production transformable core block system support craft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Hervic. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the FF-X7 Core Fighter developed from?: The FF-X7 Core Fighter was developed from FF-X5 Prototype Core Fighter. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FF-X7 Core Fighter evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the FF-X7 Core Fighter?: 8 units were developed from or built as variants of the FF-X7 Core Fighter: Amakusa, Dendrobium Prototype "Night Fighter", FF-S5 Raven Sword, FF-X7BstPLAN004 Core Booster Plan004, Flydart, Jet Core Booster, G-Bull and G-Sky.
Which factions operated the FF-X7 Core Fighter?: The FF-X7 Core Fighter was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Earth Federation Forces13th Autonomous Corps and 13th Autonomous Corps.
How big is the FF-X7 Core Fighter?: The FF-X7 Core Fighter stands 3.20 m tall, weighs 8.90 t, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the FF-X7 Core Fighter appear in?: The FF-X7 Core Fighter appears in 27 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Side Story of Gundam Zeta, Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation and Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision (plus 21 more).
Which Gundam games is the FF-X7 Core Fighter in?: The FF-X7 Core Fighter is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam 0079: The War for Earth, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the FF-X7 Core Fighter?: Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the FF-X7 Core Fighter, 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-X7 Core Fighter above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse FF-X7 Core Fighter Gunpla kits & merchandise (7). Reference: Gundam Wiki.