What is the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type is a limited production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Zaku I was first developed and built in December U.C. 0074 as the YMS-05, with the design being selected for Zeon's "SUIT Project", and tested against the EMS-04 Zudah for a development contract, to which Zeonic's YMS-05 emerged as the…

What was the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type developed from?

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type was developed from MS-04 Prototype Zaku. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?

3 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type: Dokuro Zaku, MS-05HS Prototype Zaku Minovsky Particle Scattering Equipment Type and MS-05B Zaku I.

Which factions operated the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type was operated by Principality of Zeon, Midnight Fenrir Corps and Zeon Remnants.

How big is the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type weighs 65.00 t, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.

Which Gundam series does the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type appear in?

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type appears in 9 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud and Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School (plus 3 more).

Which Gundam games is the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type in?

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front and Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.

MS-05A Zaku I Early Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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MS-05A Zaku I Early Type at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
Developed from: MS-04 Prototype Zaku
Led to: 3 units — Dokuro Zaku, MS-05HS Prototype Zaku Minovsky Particle Scattering Equipment Type, MS-05B Zaku I
Gunpla kits: None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-05a-zaku-i-early-type

MS-05A Zaku I Early Type Limited Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — MS-05A Zaku I Early Type

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type is a limited production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type, also known as MS-05A Zaku I Early Production Type (MS-05A ザクI前期生産型, Zaku I Zenki Seisan-gata?) was the first successful mobile suit (MS) design to be developed by the Zeonic Company in the Principality of Zeon's quest to develop a combat-capable mobile weapon.

Within the story, the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type first appears in May, 0075 U.C.

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type was developed from MS-04 Prototype Zaku. It in turn led to 3 derived units — Dokuro Zaku, MS-05HS Prototype Zaku Minovsky Particle Scattering Equipment Type and MS-05B Zaku I. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type has appeared in 11 Gundam releases across 1983–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and Gundam Legacy and 6 more.

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon, Midnight Fenrir Corps and Zeon Remnants.

Specifications

Model number: MS-05A
Classification: Limited Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Production type: Limited run
Manufacturer: Zeonic
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Weight: 65.00 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Armor: Super-Hard Steel Alloy
First seen: May, 0075 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type has appeared in 9 releases from 1983 to 2013.

1983 — Mobile Suit Variation — MS Variation (debut)
2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky — TV Anime
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem — Other · 1 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud — Manga · 1 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School — TV Anime
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Far East Japan — TV Anime

Games featuring the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type

The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type is playable in 2 Gundam games.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

Development Lineage

Developed from

MS-04 Prototype Zaku

Develops into & variants

Operators: Principality of Zeon, Midnight Fenrir Corps, Zeon Remnants

Frequently asked questions about the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type

What is the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?: The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type is a limited production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Zaku I was first developed and built in December U.C. 0074 as the YMS-05, with the design being selected for Zeon's "SUIT Project", and tested against the EMS-04 Zudah for a development contract, to which Zeonic's YMS-05 emerged as the…
What was the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type developed from?: The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type was developed from MS-04 Prototype Zaku. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?: 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type: Dokuro Zaku, MS-05HS Prototype Zaku Minovsky Particle Scattering Equipment Type and MS-05B Zaku I.
Which factions operated the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?: The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type was operated by Principality of Zeon, Midnight Fenrir Corps and Zeon Remnants.
How big is the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type?: The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type weighs 65.00 t, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type appear in?: The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type appears in 9 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud and Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School (plus 3 more).
Which Gundam games is the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type in?: The MS-05A Zaku I Early Type is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front and Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-05A Zaku I Early Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.