MA-05R Big Ruf — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MA-05R
MA-05R Big Ruf at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009)
- Developed from
- MA-05 Bigro
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ma-05r-big-ruf

The MA-05R Big Ruf is a prototype 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.
The MA-05R Big Ruf (MA-05R ビグ・ルフ, Bigu Rufu?) is a space mobile armor from the Universal Century timeline. It first appeared as a part of the MSV-R design series.
Within the story, the MA-05R Big Ruf first appears in December, 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.
The MA-05R Big Ruf was developed from MA-05 Bigro. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MA-05R Big Ruf has appeared in 7 Gundam releases across 2009–2020, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009). Later appearances include MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga, MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga and Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready and 2 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.
Specifications
- Model number
- MA-05R
- Classification
- Prototype Assault Space Mobile Armor
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Mobile Armor
- Manufacturer
- MIP Company
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 17800 kW 23,870.192 hp
- First seen
- December, 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0096 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Minovsky Particle Scattering System
Production Timeline
The MA-05R Big Ruf has appeared in 7 releases from 2009 to 2020.
- 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (debut)
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
- 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters AR
- 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn episode EX2: Return of the Lion
Development Lineage
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Frequently asked questions about the MA-05R Big Ruf
- What is the MA-05R Big Ruf?
- The MA-05R Big Ruf is a prototype 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. At A Baoa Qu in early December of U.C. 0079, three MA-05 Bigro units were converted into MA-05R Big Ruf's. During testing, one of the MA-05R Big Ruf units was assigned to Colonel Robert Gilliam and painted in his blue personal colors, but a…
- What was the MA-05R Big Ruf developed from?
- The MA-05R Big Ruf was developed from MA-05 Bigro. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MA-05R Big Ruf evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the MA-05R Big Ruf?
- The MA-05R Big Ruf was operated by Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the MA-05R Big Ruf?
- The MA-05R Big Ruf produces 17800 kW 23,870.192 hp.
- Which Gundam series does the MA-05R Big Ruf appear in?
- The MA-05R Big Ruf appears in 7 Gundam releases, debuting in MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 (2009): MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091, MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga, MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga, Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready and Gundam Build Fighters AR (plus 1 more).
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MA-05R Big Ruf above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.