MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010)
- Developed from
- MS-05B Zaku I
- Gunpla kits
- 3 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MS-05L Zaku I Sniper (MS-05L ザクI・スナイパータイプ, Zaku I Sunaipā Taipu?) is a variant of the MS-05B Zaku I. It first appeared as a part of Harmony of Gundam variations design by Hajime Katoki, and subsequently featured in the OVAs Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn and Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G.
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
- Production type
- Limited run
- 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. During the One Year War, Zeon's mobile suits mostly relied on Magella Top Guns for sniping, which lacked in both precision and firepower. After the death of Garma Zabi, Zeon forces on Earth requested a more effective long-range weapon.
- 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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