What is the MS-05A Zaku I?

The MS-05A Zaku I is a mass 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. Of the mass-produced humanoid weapons developed by the Zeon military, Zaku I was the first to be officially adopted. With the appearance of the Zaku II, it has been gradually phased out, but many are still in use on the front lines during t…

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

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

Which factions operated the MS-05A Zaku I?

The MS-05A Zaku I was operated by Principality of Zeon.

How big is the MS-05A Zaku I?

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

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

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MS-05A Zaku I at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance (2024)
Developed from: MS-04 Prototype Zaku
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

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

The MS-05A Zaku I is a mass 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 (ザクI, Zaku I?) is a mobile suit which appears in ONA Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.

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

The MS-05A Zaku I was developed from MS-04 Prototype Zaku. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-05A Zaku I has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance (2024).

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.

No Gunpla kit of the MS-05A Zaku I has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed.

Specifications

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

Production Timeline

The MS-05A Zaku I has appeared in 1 release in 2024.

2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance — OVA · 6 episodes (debut)

Development Lineage

Developed from

MS-04 Prototype Zaku

Operators: Principality of Zeon

Frequently asked questions about the MS-05A Zaku I

What is the MS-05A Zaku I?: The MS-05A Zaku I is a mass 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. Of the mass-produced humanoid weapons developed by the Zeon military, Zaku I was the first to be officially adopted. With the appearance of the Zaku II, it has been gradually phased out, but many are still in use on the front lines during t…
What was the MS-05A Zaku I developed from?: The MS-05A Zaku I was developed from MS-04 Prototype Zaku. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-05A Zaku I evolution tree.
Which factions operated the MS-05A Zaku I?: The MS-05A Zaku I was operated by Principality of Zeon.
How big is the MS-05A Zaku I?: The MS-05A Zaku I weighs 65.00 t, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MS-05A Zaku I appear in?: The MS-05A Zaku I appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance (2024): Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-05A Zaku I?: No Gunpla kit of the MS-05A Zaku I has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-05A Zaku I above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MS-05A Zaku I Gunpla kits & merchandise (1). Reference: Gundam Wiki.