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FX-550 Skygrasper — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

FX-550

FX-550 Skygrasper Mass Production Support Aerial Fighter from Gundam Cosmic Era
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.

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
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
  • AQM/E — X02 Sword Striker
  • AQM/E — X03 Launcher Striker
  • P204QX Lightning Striker

Production Timeline

The FX-550 Skygrasper has appeared in 11 releases from 2002 to 2021.

  1. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (debut)
  2. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Novel)
  3. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
  4. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray
  5. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray (Photo-Novel)
  6. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
  7. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Never Ending Tomorrow
  8. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special Edition
  9. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Tomo to Kimi to Koko de
  10. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.
  11. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Eclipse

Games featuring the FX-550 Skygrasper

The FX-550 Skygrasper is playable in 6 Gundam games.

  1. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (WonderSwan Color)
  2. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II
  3. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  4. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
  5. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny
  6. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the FX-550 Skygrasper — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Earth Alliance, Archangel Corps, Atlantic Federation, Civilians, OMNI Enforcer, Orb Disaster Relief Team, Three Ships Alliance

FX-550 Skygrasper Model Kits

6 catalogued model kits for the FX-550 Skygrasper (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):

See all FX-550 Skygrasper kits, prices and community builds

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.
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.