What is the M353A4 Bloodhound?

The M353A4 Bloodhound is a hover support truck from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. Based on research into mobile suit combat tactics, the Federation Forces decided that a specialized vehicle for intelligence collection and communications was needed.

How big is the M353A4 Bloodhound?

The M353A4 Bloodhound stands 3.30 m tall.

Which Gundam series does the M353A4 Bloodhound appear in?

The M353A4 Bloodhound appears in 21 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) and Gundam Legacy (plus 15 more).

Which Gundam games is the M353A4 Bloodhound in?

The M353A4 Bloodhound is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the M353A4 Bloodhound?

Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the M353A4 Bloodhound, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

M353A4 Bloodhound — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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M353A4 Bloodhound at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996)
Gunpla kits: 1 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/m353a4-bloodhound

M353A4 Bloodhound Hover Support Truck from Gundam Universal Century — M353A4 Bloodhound

The M353A4 Bloodhound is a hover support truck from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The M353A4 Bloodhound, or simply the Hover Truck, was a support vehicle that first appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

Within the story, the M353A4 Bloodhound first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.

The M353A4 Bloodhound has appeared in 25 Gundam releases across 1996–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front and 20 more.

It was fielded by The 44th Independent Composite Brigade, 08th Mobile Suit Team, Earth Federation Ground Force, Kojima Battalion and Midnight Fenrir Corps and 4 more.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the M353A4 Bloodhound, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number: M353A4
Classification: Hover Support Truck
Manufacturer: Earth Federation
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 3.30 m
Propulsion: 4 x Hover Engine
First deployment: Gundams in the Jungle
First seen: 0079 U.C.
Last seen: 0096 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

Underground Sonar Probe

Production Timeline

The M353A4 Bloodhound has appeared in 21 releases from 1996 to 2023.

1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny — Other · 2 episodes
1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes (debut)
1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report — TV Anime · 1 episodes
1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes — Other · 2 episodes
2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front — OVA · 3 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga) — Manga · 2 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — OVA · 7 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Far East Japan — TV Anime
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Battle in Three Dimensions — Other · 1 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team — Manga
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga) — Manga

Games featuring the M353A4 Bloodhound

The M353A4 Bloodhound is playable in 4 Gundam games.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON

Operators: The 44th Independent Composite Brigade, 08th Mobile Suit Team, Earth Federation Ground Force, Kojima Battalion, Midnight Fenrir Corps, Nemesis Instructor Corps, Phantom Sweep Corps, Principality of Zeon, White Dingo Team

M353A4 Bloodhound Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the M353A4 Bloodhound (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 RX-79[G] Gundam The Ground War Set — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2009 · ¥2,420

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Frequently asked questions about the M353A4 Bloodhound

What is the M353A4 Bloodhound?: The M353A4 Bloodhound is a hover support truck from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. Based on research into mobile suit combat tactics, the Federation Forces decided that a specialized vehicle for intelligence collection and communications was needed.
Which factions operated the M353A4 Bloodhound?: The M353A4 Bloodhound was operated by The 44th Independent Composite Brigade, 08th Mobile Suit Team, Earth Federation Ground Force, Kojima Battalion, Midnight Fenrir Corps, Nemesis Instructor Corps, Phantom Sweep Corps, Principality of Zeon and White Dingo Team.
How big is the M353A4 Bloodhound?: The M353A4 Bloodhound stands 3.30 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the M353A4 Bloodhound appear in?: The M353A4 Bloodhound appears in 21 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) and Gundam Legacy (plus 15 more).
Which Gundam games is the M353A4 Bloodhound in?: The M353A4 Bloodhound is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the M353A4 Bloodhound?: Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the M353A4 Bloodhound, 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 M353A4 Bloodhound above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse M353A4 Bloodhound Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.