What is the Gwadan-class?

The Gwadan-class is a flagship space battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Axis. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Gwadan-class's namesake vessel, the Gwadan, served as the flagship of Haman Karn's Axis Zeon forces during the Gryps War. The ship was later destroyed during the war by the Titans after the death of Jamitov Hymen.

What was the Gwadan-class developed from?

The Gwadan-class was developed from Gwazine-class. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Gwadan-class evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the Gwadan-class?

1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Gwadan-class: Sadalahn-class.

Which factions operated the Gwadan-class?

The Gwadan-class was operated by Neo Zeon and Axis Zeon.

Which Gundam games is the Gwadan-class in?

The Gwadan-class is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.

Gwadan-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Gwadan-class at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
Developed from: Gwazine-class
Led to: 1 unit — Sadalahn-class
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/gwadan-class

Gwadan-class Flagship Space Battleship from Gundam Universal Century — Gwadan-class

The Gwadan-class is a flagship space battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Axis. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Gwadan-class is a class of battleship introduced in the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam anime series.

Within the story, the Gwadan-class first appears in 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0116 U.C.

The Gwadan-class was developed from Gwazine-class. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — Sadalahn-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Gwadan-class has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 1985–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return and Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and 4 more.

It was fielded by Neo Zeon and Axis Zeon.

No Gunpla kit of the Gwadan-class has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed.

Specifications

Classification: Flagship Space Battleship
Production type: Custom
Manufacturer: Axis
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Propulsion: Thermonuclear Rockets
First seen: 0087 U.C.
Last seen: 0116 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

8 x External Fuel Tank
2 xKomusai
3 xSpace Launch

Production Timeline

The Gwadan-class has appeared in 7 releases from 1985 to 2019.

1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga
1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return — Other
2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars — TV Anime
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow — Manga
2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula — TV Anime

Games featuring the Gwadan-class

The Gwadan-class is playable in 2 Gundam games.

2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Gwazine-class

Develops into & variants

Sadalahn-class

Operators: Neo Zeon, Axis Zeon

Frequently asked questions about the Gwadan-class

What is the Gwadan-class?: The Gwadan-class is a flagship space battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Axis. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Gwadan-class's namesake vessel, the Gwadan, served as the flagship of Haman Karn's Axis Zeon forces during the Gryps War. The ship was later destroyed during the war by the Titans after the death of Jamitov Hymen.
What was the Gwadan-class developed from?: The Gwadan-class was developed from Gwazine-class. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Gwadan-class evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the Gwadan-class?: 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the Gwadan-class: Sadalahn-class.
Which factions operated the Gwadan-class?: The Gwadan-class was operated by Neo Zeon and Axis Zeon.
Which Gundam series does the Gwadan-class appear in?: The Gwadan-class appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars and Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow (plus 1 more).
Which Gundam games is the Gwadan-class in?: The Gwadan-class is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Gwadan-class?: No Gunpla kit of the Gwadan-class has been catalogued yet, but 2 figures and collectibles are listed on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Gwadan-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Gwadan-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.