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

MS-05B

MS-05B Zaku I at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
Developed from
MS-05A Zaku I Early Type
Led to
13 units — MAX-03R Adzam Repair, MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type, MS-05Q Zaku I and 10 more
Gunpla kits
6 catalogued

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

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

The MS-05B 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-05B Zaku I is a mobile suit introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam.

Within the story, the MS-05B Zaku I first appears in May, 0075 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.

The MS-05B Zaku I was developed from MS-05A Zaku I Early Type. It in turn led to 13 derived units — MAX-03R Adzam Repair, MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type, MS-05Q Zaku I, MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type, MS-06V Zaku Tank and MS-05B Zaku I Land Warfare Type and 7 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-05B Zaku I has appeared in 66 Gundam releases across 1979–2023, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision, Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team and 61 more.

It was fielded by Azhdaha, Axis Zeon, Black Tri-Stars, Civilians and Coalition of Volunteers and 5 more.

6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-05B Zaku I, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
MS-05B
Classification
Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Production type
Mass production
Manufacturer
Zeonic
Canon status
canon
Weight
55.00 t
Power output
899 kW 1,205.579 hp
Armor
High Tension Steel Alloy
First seen
May, 0075 U.C.
Last seen
0096 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MS-05B Zaku I has appeared in 49 releases from 1979 to 2023.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
  2. 1992 — Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision — TV Anime
  3. 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis — TV Anime
  4. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny — Other · 2 episodes
  5. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes
  6. 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  7. 2001 — Developers: Mobile Suit Gundam Before One Year War — TV Anime
  8. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet — TV Anime
  9. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
  10. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash — TV Anime
  11. 2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  12. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War — OVA · 3 episodes
  13. 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus — Manga · 1 episodes
  14. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 — TV Anime
  15. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report — Manga
  16. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga) — Manga
  17. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079 — OVA · 3 episodes
  18. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire — Other · 1 episodes
  19. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  20. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden — MS Variation
  21. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
  22. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  23. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!! — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  24. 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front — OVA · 3 episodes
  25. 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus — TV Anime
  26. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
  27. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  28. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana — TV Anime
  29. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga) — Manga · 2 episodes
  30. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
  31. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - Kai Shiden´s Memory — TV Anime
  32. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem — Other · 1 episodes
  33. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud — Manga · 1 episodes
  34. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
  35. 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  36. 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters — TV Anime · 25 episodes
  37. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
  38. 2014 — GBFT — Other · 25 episodes
  39. 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try — TV Anime · 25 episodes
  40. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  41. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record — Manga
  42. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun — TV Anime
  43. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga) — Manga
  44. 2018 — Gundam Build Divers — TV Anime · 26 episodes
  45. 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Ground Zero: Rise From the Ashes — TV Anime
  46. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
  47. 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon — TV Anime · 3 episodes
  48. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team — Manga
  49. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga) — Manga

Games featuring the MS-05B Zaku I

The MS-05B Zaku I is playable in 17 Gundam games.

  1. 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
  2. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
  3. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
  4. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
  5. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  6. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  7. 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
  8. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
  9. 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
  10. 2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
  11. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  12. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  13. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  14. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
  15. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
  16. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
  17. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MS-05B Zaku I — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Azhdaha, Axis Zeon, Black Tri-Stars, Civilians, Coalition of Volunteers, Dark Alliance, Invisible Knights, Midnight Fenrir Corps, Principality of Zeon, Zeon Remnants

MS-05B Zaku I Model Kits

6 catalogued model kits for the MS-05B Zaku I (plus 5 figures and other collectibles):

See all MS-05B Zaku I kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the MS-05B Zaku I

What is the MS-05B Zaku I?
The MS-05B 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. The MS-05B was rolled out in May, U.C. 0074, three months after the MS-05A. The final version of the MS-05B, which was equipped with several devices and units developed for the MS-06, began production in late October, U.C. 0077.
What was the MS-05B Zaku I developed from?
The MS-05B Zaku I was developed from MS-05A Zaku I Early Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-05B Zaku I evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MS-05B Zaku I?
13 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-05B Zaku I: MAX-03R Adzam Repair, MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type, MS-05Q Zaku I, MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type, MS-06V Zaku Tank, MS-05B Zaku I Land Warfare Type, MS-05BIS Zaku British Invasion "Green Devil" and MS-05S Zaku I Commander Type (plus 5 more).
Which factions operated the MS-05B Zaku I?
The MS-05B Zaku I was operated by Azhdaha, Axis Zeon, Black Tri-Stars, Civilians, Coalition of Volunteers, Dark Alliance, Invisible Knights, Midnight Fenrir Corps, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
How big is the MS-05B Zaku I?
The MS-05B Zaku I weighs 55.00 t, produces 899 kW 1,205.579 hp, is armoured in High Tension Steel Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MS-05B Zaku I appear in?
The MS-05B Zaku I appears in 49 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision, Mobile Suit Gundam in UC 0099: Moon Crisis, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team and Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report (plus 43 more).
Which Gundam games is the MS-05B Zaku I in?
The MS-05B Zaku I is playable in 17 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Gundam Battle Royale and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (plus 9 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-05B Zaku I?
Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the MS-05B Zaku I, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-05B Zaku I above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-05B Zaku I Gunpla kits & merchandise (11). Reference: Gundam Wiki.