FX-550 Skygrasper — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
FX-550
FX-550 Skygrasper at a glance
- Timeline
- Cosmic Era
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002)
- Developed from
- F-7D Spearhead
- Led to
- 5 units — FX-550+AQM/E-X01 Aile Grasper, FX-550+AQM/E-X02 Sword Grasper, FX-550+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Grasper and 2 more
- Gunpla kits
- 6 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/fx-550-skygrasper
The FX-550 Skygrasper is a mass production support aerial fighter from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Propulsion & Machinery Progress (Propulsion & Machinery Progress) Morgenröte Inc. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The FX-550 Skygrasper is an aerial support fighter introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
Within the story, the FX-550 Skygrasper first appears in February 16, 71 C.E. and was last seen in 74 C.E.
The FX-550 Skygrasper was developed from F-7D Spearhead. It in turn led to 5 derived units — FX-550+AQM/E-X01 Aile Grasper, FX-550+AQM/E-X02 Sword Grasper, FX-550+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Grasper, FX-550+P204QX Lightning Grasper and FXet-565 Cosmograsper. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The FX-550 Skygrasper has appeared in 17 Gundam releases across 2002–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (WonderSwan Color), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray and 12 more.
It was fielded by Earth Alliance, Archangel Corps, Atlantic Federation, Civilians and OMNI Enforcer and 2 more.
6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the FX-550 Skygrasper, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- FX-550
- Classification
- Mass Production Support Aerial Fighter
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Propulsion & Machinery Progress (Propulsion & Machinery Progress) Morgenröte Inc.
- Universe
- Cosmic Era
- Canon status
- canon
- First seen
- February 16, 71 C.E.
- Last seen
- 74 C.E.
Special Equipment & Features
- 3 × Hardpoint (for docking withStriker Packs)
- 2 × Weapon Bay
- AQM/E — X01 Aile Striker
- P204QX Lightning Striker
Production Timeline
The FX-550 Skygrasper has appeared in 11 releases from 2002 to 2021.
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (debut)
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel)
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special Edition
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Tomo to Kimi to Koko de
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Eclipse
Games featuring the FX-550 Skygrasper
The FX-550 Skygrasper is playable in 6 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
FX-550 Skygrasper Model Kits
6 catalogued model kits for the FX-550 Skygrasper (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
- RG 1/144 THE GUNDAM BASE Limited Aile Strike Gundam & Skygrasper Launcher / Sword Pack Set [Clear Color]
- RG 1/144 FX-550 Skygrasper [Launcher/Sword Pack]
- PG 1/60 Strike Rouge + Skygrasper
- PG 1/60 FX-550 Skygrasper + Aile Striker
- BB Senshi 259 Strike Gundam Striker Weapon System
- EX Model 1/144 Moebius Zero & Skygrasper
Frequently asked questions about the FX-550 Skygrasper
- What is the FX-550 Skygrasper?
- The FX-550 Skygrasper is a mass production support aerial fighter from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Propulsion & Machinery Progress (Propulsion & Machinery Progress) Morgenröte Inc. It is considered canon within the franchise. In C.E. 71, the Earth Alliance successfully created five mobile suits of their own as part of the G Project. One such unit was the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, which had the ability to mount Striker Packs to adapt to different combat situations.…
- What was the FX-550 Skygrasper developed from?
- The FX-550 Skygrasper was developed from F-7D Spearhead. Its full development lineage is mapped on the FX-550 Skygrasper evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the FX-550 Skygrasper?
- 5 units were developed from or built as variants of the FX-550 Skygrasper: FX-550+AQM/E-X01 Aile Grasper, FX-550+AQM/E-X02 Sword Grasper, FX-550+AQM/E-X03 Launcher Grasper, FX-550+P204QX Lightning Grasper and FXet-565 Cosmograsper.
- Which factions operated the FX-550 Skygrasper?
- The FX-550 Skygrasper was operated by Earth Alliance, Archangel Corps, Atlantic Federation, Civilians, OMNI Enforcer, Orb Disaster Relief Team and Three Ships Alliance.
- Which Gundam series does the FX-550 Skygrasper appear in?
- The FX-550 Skygrasper appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel) and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge (plus 5 more).
- Which Gundam games is the FX-550 Skygrasper in?
- The FX-550 Skygrasper is playable in 6 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (WonderSwan Color), Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the FX-550 Skygrasper?
- Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the FX-550 Skygrasper, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the FX-550 Skygrasper above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse FX-550 Skygrasper Gunpla kits & merchandise (10). Reference: Gundam Wiki.