Himalaya-class (MSG) — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
Himalaya-class (MSG) at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/himalaya-class-msg
The Himalaya-class (MSG) is an aircraft carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The Himalaya-class was an aircraft carrier used by the Earth Federation Forces that first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam.
Within the story, the Himalaya-class (MSG) first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.
The Himalaya-class (MSG) has appeared in 5 Gundam releases across 1979–2014, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
Specifications
- Classification
- Aircraft Carrier
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0096 U.C.
Production Timeline
The Himalaya-class (MSG) has appeared in 5 releases from 1979 to 2014.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
Frequently asked questions about the Himalaya-class (MSG)
- What is the Himalaya-class (MSG)?
- The Himalaya-class (MSG) is an aircraft carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Himalaya-class entered service before the One Year War. After the outbreak of the war, they became the flagships of anti-submarine groups - special formations created to counter the Principality of Zeon's submarine fleets.
- Which factions operated the Himalaya-class (MSG)?
- The Himalaya-class (MSG) was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- Which Gundam series does the Himalaya-class (MSG) appear in?
- The Himalaya-class (MSG) appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the Himalaya-class (MSG) above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.