What was the M61A5 MBT developed from?

The M61A5 MBT was developed from Type 61 Tank. Its full development lineage is mapped on the M61A5 MBT evolution tree.

How big is the M61A5 MBT?

The M61A5 MBT stands 3.90 m tall.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the M61A5 MBT?

Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the M61A5 MBT, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

M61A5 MBT — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

M61A5

The M61A5 MBT is a mass production ground tank from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The M61A5 MBT was developed from Type 61 Tank. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The M61A5 MBT has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 1996–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front and Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence and 4 more.

It was fielded by Semovente Corps, 44th Mechanized Composite Regiment and Earth Federation Ground Force.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the M61A5 MBT, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number: M61A5
Classification: Mass Production Ground Tank
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 3.90 m

Special Equipment & Features

8 x Smoke Discharger

Production Timeline

The M61A5 MBT has appeared in 9 releases from 1996 to 2024.

1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (debut)
2004 — Gundam Legacy
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga)
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG
2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance

Development Lineage

Developed from

Type 61 Tank

Operators: Semovente Corps, 44th Mechanized Composite Regiment, Earth Federation Ground Force

M61A5 MBT Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the M61A5 MBT (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 MS-06 Zaku The Ground War Set — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2009 · ¥2,200
U.C. Hard Graph 1/35 E.F.G.F. M61A5 Main Battle Tank "Semovente" Phantom Element — 1/35 · released 2009 · ¥9,000

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Frequently asked questions about the M61A5 MBT

What is the M61A5 MBT?: The M61A5 MBT is a mass production ground tank from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation Forces. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the M61A5 MBT developed from?: The M61A5 MBT was developed from Type 61 Tank. Its full development lineage is mapped on the M61A5 MBT evolution tree.
Which factions operated the M61A5 MBT?: The M61A5 MBT was operated by Semovente Corps, 44th Mechanized Composite Regiment and Earth Federation Ground Force.
How big is the M61A5 MBT?: The M61A5 MBT stands 3.90 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the M61A5 MBT appear in?: The M61A5 MBT appears in 9 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front, Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence and Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga) (plus 3 more).
Are there Gunpla model kits of the M61A5 MBT?: Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the M61A5 MBT, 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 M61A5 MBT above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse M61A5 MBT Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.