MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MS-05L
The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type is a limited production long-range sniper mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.
The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type was developed from MS-05B Zaku I. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type has appeared in 21 Gundam releases across 2006–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!! and Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- and 16 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon, Simbu Base Corps and Zeon Remnants.
3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-05L
- Classification
- Limited Production Long-Range Sniper Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Zeonic
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 67.90 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 899 kW 1,205.579 hp
- Armor
- Super Hard Steel Alloy
- First deployment
- At the Bottom of the Gravity Well
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0096 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Sub — generator
- Foldable Knee Pad
Production Timeline
The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type has appeared in 16 releases from 2006 to 2016.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!!
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (debut)
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders A
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga)
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Amazing Ready
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters AR
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
Games featuring the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type
The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type is playable in 5 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type Model Kits
3 catalogued model kits for the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
- HGUC 1/144 MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type (Yonem Kirks Custom)
- HGGB 1/144 AMX-107 Bawoo GPB Color & MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type GPB Color
- HGUC 1/144 MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type
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Frequently asked questions about the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type
- What is the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type?
- The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type is a limited production long-range sniper mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type developed from?
- The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type was developed from MS-05B Zaku I. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type?
- The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type was operated by Principality of Zeon, Simbu Base Corps and Zeon Remnants.
- How big is the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type?
- The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type weighs 67.90 t, produces 899 kW 1,205.579 hp, is armoured in Super Hard Steel Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type appear in?
- The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type appears in 16 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010): Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!!, Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081, Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (plus 10 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type in?
- The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type is playable in 5 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type?
- Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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