What was the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type developed from?

The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type was developed from MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type?

2 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type: MS-06F Zaku II and MS-06F Zaku II F Type.

Which factions operated the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type?

The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type was operated by Principality of Zeon and Black Tri-Stars.

MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MS-06C

The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic Company. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type first appears in September, 0077 U.C.

The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type was developed from MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type. It in turn led to 2 derived units — MS-06F Zaku II and MS-06F Zaku II F Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type has appeared in 11 Gundam releases across 1983–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War and Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus and 6 more.

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon and Black Tri-Stars.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number: MS-06C
Classification: Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Zeonic Company
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
First seen: September, 0077 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

Radiation Shielding

Production Timeline

The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type has appeared in 11 releases from 1983 to 2013.

1983 — Mobile Suit Variation (debut)
2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky
2004 — Gundam Legacy
2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden
2012 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Ghost
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion

Development Lineage

Developed from

MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type

Develops into & variants

Operators: Principality of Zeon, Black Tri-Stars

MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

HG 1/144 MS-06C Zaku II Type C/Type C-5 Theatrical Limited Clear Ver. — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2018 · ¥2,300

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Frequently asked questions about the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type

What is the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type?: The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type is a mass production general-purpose mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic Company. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type developed from?: The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type was developed from MS-06A Zaku II First Mass Production Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type?: 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type: MS-06F Zaku II and MS-06F Zaku II F Type.
Which factions operated the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type?: The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type was operated by Principality of Zeon and Black Tri-Stars.
Which Gundam series does the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type appear in?: The MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Gundam Legacy, Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War, Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus and Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 (plus 5 more).
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type?: Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-06C Zaku II Early Production Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.