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. Developed by the Zeon Engineering Department, the Big Rang was salvaged from several halted or abandoned projects that could be made battle ready in a short time, between several days and one week, with the Ad unit as the core of its develo…

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.

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

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MA-05Ad Big Rang at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 (2006)
Developed from: MA-05 Bigro
Led to: 1 unit — Ad-Unit Rang
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ma-05ad-big-rang

MA-05Ad Big Rang Prototype Support Space Mobile Armor from Gundam Universal Century — 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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MA-05Ad Big Rang is a mobile armor from the OVA series Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079.

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
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: 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) — Manga
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 — OVA · 3 episodes (debut)
2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready — TV Anime
2016 — Gundam Build Fighters AR — Other
2026 — A boy with Gundam — Other

Games featuring the MA-05Ad Big Rang

The MA-05Ad Big Rang is playable in 4 Gundam games.

2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost

Development Lineage

Developed from

MA-05 Bigro

Develops into & variants

Ad-Unit Rang

Operators: The 603rd Tactical Evaluation Unit, Principality of Zeon

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. Developed by the Zeon Engineering Department, the Big Rang was salvaged from several halted or abandoned projects that could be made battle ready in a short time, between several days and one week, with the Ad unit as the core of its develo…
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. View its evolution tree & lineage. Reference: Gundam Wiki.