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MA-05 Bigro — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MA-05

MA-05 Bigro Limited Production Assault Space Mobile Armor from Gundam Universal Century
MA-05 Bigro

The MA-05 Bigro is a limited production assault space mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by MIP Company. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the MA-05 Bigro first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0083 U.C.

The MA-05 Bigro was developed from MIP-X1. It in turn led to 6 derived units — MA-05R Big Ruf, MA-06 Val Walo, MAM-07 Grublo, MA-05Ad Big Rang, MA-05HG Buran and MA-05M Bigro Meir. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MA-05 Bigro has appeared in 19 Gundam releases across 1979–2016, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Gundam 0079 - Nightmare of Solomon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) and 14 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the MA-05 Bigro, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
MA-05
Classification
Limited Production Assault Space Mobile Armor
Manufacturer
MIP Company
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Overall height
23.60 m
Weight
229.80 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
17800 kW 23,870.192 hp
Armor
Super-Hard Steel Alloy
Propulsion
2 x Thermonuclear Rocket Engine
First deployment
A Decoy in Space
First seen
0079 U.C.
Last seen
0083 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Minovsky Particle Scattering System

Production Timeline

The MA-05 Bigro has appeared in 15 releases from 1979 to 2016.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
  2. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
  3. 1993 — Gundam 0079 - Nightmare of Solomon
  4. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga)
  5. 2001 — Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga
  6. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
  7. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
  8. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
  9. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title
  10. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
  11. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny
  12. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of A Baoa Qu
  13. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
  14. 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready
  15. 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters AR

Games featuring the MA-05 Bigro

The MA-05 Bigro is playable in 4 Gundam games.

  1. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
  2. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  3. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  4. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MA-05 Bigro — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Principality of Zeon, Zeon Remnants

MA-05 Bigro Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the MA-05 Bigro (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):

See all MA-05 Bigro kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the MA-05 Bigro

What is the MA-05 Bigro?
The MA-05 Bigro is a limited production assault space mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by MIP Company. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the MA-05 Bigro developed from?
The MA-05 Bigro was developed from MIP-X1. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MA-05 Bigro evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MA-05 Bigro?
6 units were developed from or built as variants of the MA-05 Bigro: MA-05R Big Ruf, MA-06 Val Walo, MAM-07 Grublo, MA-05Ad Big Rang, MA-05HG Buran and MA-05M Bigro Meir.
Which factions operated the MA-05 Bigro?
The MA-05 Bigro was operated by Earth Federation Forces, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
How big is the MA-05 Bigro?
The MA-05 Bigro stands 23.60 m tall, weighs 229.80 t, produces 17800 kW 23,870.192 hp, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MA-05 Bigro appear in?
The MA-05 Bigro appears in 15 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Gundam 0079 - Nightmare of Solomon, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash (plus 9 more).
Which Gundam games is the MA-05 Bigro in?
The MA-05 Bigro is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Gundam Assault Survive. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MA-05 Bigro?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the MA-05 Bigro, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MA-05 Bigro above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MA-05 Bigro Gunpla kits & merchandise (7). Reference: Gundam Wiki.