MA-05Ad Big Rang — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MA-05Ad

The MA-05Ad Big Rang is a prototype support space mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the MA-05Ad Big Rang first appears in December, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in December 31, 0079 U.C.
The MA-05Ad Big Rang was developed from MA-05 Bigro. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — Ad-Unit Rang. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MA-05Ad Big Rang has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 2006–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 (2006). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga), SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Assault Survive and Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. and 4 more.
It was fielded by The 603rd Tactical Evaluation Unit and Principality of Zeon.
Specifications
- Model number
- MA-05Ad
- Classification
- Prototype Support Space Mobile Armor
- Manufacturer
- Principality of Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 138.00 m
- Weight
- 17900.00 t
- First seen
- December, 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- December 31, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Catapult/Hangar and Equipment Bay (for support of MP — 02A Oggo Mobile Pod, Allowing Oggo to dock within its Battleship chassis, resupply and repairing)
Production Timeline
The MA-05Ad Big Rang has appeared in 5 releases from 2006 to 2026.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 (debut)
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters AR
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the MA-05Ad Big Rang
The MA-05Ad Big Rang is playable in 4 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the MA-05Ad Big Rang
- What is the MA-05Ad Big Rang?
- The MA-05Ad Big Rang is a prototype support space mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the MA-05Ad Big Rang developed from?
- The MA-05Ad Big Rang was developed from MA-05 Bigro. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MA-05Ad Big Rang evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MA-05Ad Big Rang?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the MA-05Ad Big Rang: Ad-Unit Rang.
- Which factions operated the MA-05Ad Big Rang?
- The MA-05Ad Big Rang was operated by The 603rd Tactical Evaluation Unit and Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the MA-05Ad Big Rang?
- The MA-05Ad Big Rang stands 138.00 m tall, weighs 17900.00 t.
- Which Gundam series does the MA-05Ad Big Rang appear in?
- The MA-05Ad Big Rang appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 (2006): Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079, Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready, Gundam Build Fighters AR and A boy with Gundam.
- Which Gundam games is the MA-05Ad Big Rang in?
- The MA-05Ad Big Rang is playable in 4 Gundam games: SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. and Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 (2006), not in a game.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MA-05Ad Big Rang above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.