MS-06 Zaku II — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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MS-06 Zaku II at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars (1984)
- Developed from
- MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type
- Led to
- 36 units — GSREX-210608 Zack Pod, MS-06 Borjarnon, MS-06V Zaku Tank and 33 more
- Gunpla kits
- 4 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-06-zaku-ii
The MS-06 Zaku II is a mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MS-06 Zaku II (ザク II, Zaku tsu?) was a series of mobile suits produced and operated by the Principality of Zeon. It was Zeon's primary mass production mobile suit series throughout the One Year War.
The MS-06 Zaku II was developed from MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type. It in turn led to 36 derived units — GSREX-210608 Zack Pod, MS-06 Borjarnon, MS-06V Zaku Tank, MS-06W Worker Zaku, MS-11 Act Zaku and OMS-06RF RF Zaku and 30 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-06 Zaku II has appeared in 40 Gundam releases across 1984–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars (1984). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Side Story of Gundam Zeta, Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation and Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision and 35 more.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.
4 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-06 Zaku II, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-06
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
Production Timeline
The MS-06 Zaku II has appeared in 31 releases from 1984 to 2024.
- 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars (debut)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- 1987 — Side Story of Gundam Zeta
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation
- 1992 — Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 1992 — SD Gundam Gaiden: Seikihei Monogatari
- 1993 — Gundam 0079 - Nightmare of Solomon
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam-san (Manga)
- 2001 — Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga
- 2006 — Ganota no Onna
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam – U.C. War Chronicle Memories of Char Aznable
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!!
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of A Baoa Qu
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders A
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2011 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning J
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
- 2016 — Acguy Hakase
- 2016 — Dr. Acguy
- 2016 — Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers Break
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
- 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE -0082 The True Face of Stardust-
- 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The battle tales of Flanagan Boone
- 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team
- 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga)
- 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom
Games featuring the MS-06 Zaku II
The MS-06 Zaku II is playable in 9 Gundam games.
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2022 — Gundam Evolution
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
- GSREX-210608 Zack Pod
- MS-06 Borjarnon
- MS-06V Zaku Tank
- MS-06W Worker Zaku
- MS-11 Act Zaku
- OMS-06RF RF Zaku
- OMS-06RF RF Zaku (Early Type)
- Rhinoceros
- RRf-06 Zanny
- RX-106 Prototype Hizack
- ZK-005 Zaku II (Argent Keil Type)
- MS-06E Zaku Reconnaissance Type
- MS-06F Zaku Minelayer
- MS-06FZ Zaku II FZ
- MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type
- MS-06MS Barbus
- MS-06RD-4 Zaku High Mobility Test Type
- MS-06RP Zaku II High Mobility Test Type
- MS-06T Zaku Trainer Type
- MS-06Z Psycommu System Zaku
- YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type
- Zaku Atmospheric Reentry Test Type
- Zaku Speed
- MS-06F Zaku II (Gunner)
- MS-06F Zaku II (Propellant Unit)
- MS-06F Zaku II Dozle Zabi Custom
- MS-06F-2 Zaku II F2 Type
- MS-06FS Zaku II
- MS-06M Zaku Marine Type
- MS-06MP Manipulation System Type Zaku II
- MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type
- YMS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type (The Origin)
- YMS-11 Act Zaku (Kycilia's Forces) (The Origin)
- YMS-07A-0 Prototype Gouf (Mobility Demonstrator) (The Origin)
- YMS-07B-0 Prototype Gouf (Tactical Demonstrator) (The Origin)
- MS-06F Cucuruz Doan's Zaku (The Origin)
MS-06 Zaku II Model Kits
4 catalogued model kits for the MS-06 Zaku II (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MS-06 Zaku II
- What is the MS-06 Zaku II?
- The MS-06 Zaku II is a mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. Following the success of the MS-05 Zaku I, Zeon's first combat mobile suit, the Zeon military leadership ordered Zeonic to continue its development. In response, Zeonic developed a new mobile suit based on the design of the MS-05.
- What was the MS-06 Zaku II developed from?
- The MS-06 Zaku II was developed from MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06 Zaku II evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-06 Zaku II?
- 36 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-06 Zaku II: GSREX-210608 Zack Pod, MS-06 Borjarnon, MS-06V Zaku Tank, MS-06W Worker Zaku, MS-11 Act Zaku, OMS-06RF RF Zaku, OMS-06RF RF Zaku (Early Type) and Rhinoceros (plus 28 more).
- Which factions operated the MS-06 Zaku II?
- The MS-06 Zaku II was operated by Principality of Zeon.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-06 Zaku II appear in?
- The MS-06 Zaku II appears in 31 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars (1984): Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Side Story of Gundam Zeta, Mobile Suit Gundam: MS Generation, Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision and Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 (plus 25 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MS-06 Zaku II in?
- The MS-06 Zaku II is playable in 9 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON (plus 1 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars (1984), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06 Zaku II?
- Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the MS-06 Zaku II, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-06 Zaku II above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-06 Zaku II Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.