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Magellan — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Magellan at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation (1989)
Gunpla kits
2 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/magellan

Magellan Battleship from Gundam Universal Century
Magellan

The Magellan is a battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Magellan was the first Magellan-class battleship to be built and commissioned in U.C. 0070 for the Earth Federal Space Force. In UC 0079, the Magellan was based at Luna II, when Char Aznable led a commando team and attacked Luna II. The Magellan was ordered to leave Luna II, but Aznable's team mined the entrance to Luna II. The Magellan was heavily damaged and crashed. The Magellan blocked the entrance, which inhibited the White Base from leaving Luna II and engaging the Zeon forces, which included a…

Within the story, the Magellan first appears in October, 0070 U.C.

The Magellan has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation (1989).

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

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

Specifications

Classification
Battleship
Manufacturer
Earth Federation
Canon status
canon
Overall height
96.00 m
Power source
Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
First seen
October, 0070 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Magellan has appeared in 1 release in 1989.

  1. 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation — TV Anime (debut)

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

Magellan Model Kits

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

See all Magellan kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Magellan

What is the Magellan?
The Magellan is a battleship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
Which factions operated the Magellan?
The Magellan was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the Magellan?
The Magellan stands 96.00 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the Magellan appear in?
The Magellan appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation (1989): Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Magellan?
Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Magellan, 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 Magellan above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Magellan Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.