MS-06D Desert Zaku — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MS-06D
The MS-06D Desert Zaku is a mass production general-purpose desert mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the MS-06D Desert Zaku first appears in 0088 U.C.
The MS-06D Desert Zaku was developed from MS-06D Zaku Desert Type. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — MS-06DRC Desert Zaku Rommel Custom. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-06D Desert Zaku has appeared in 12 Gundam releases across 1986–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The Revival of Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon and Gundam Legacy and 7 more.
It was fielded by Newborn Neo Zeon, African Independence Front, Blue Corps, Principality of Zeon and Rommel Corps and 1 more.
1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the MS-06D Desert Zaku, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-06D
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Desert Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Principality of Zeon
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 19.60 m
- Weight
- 69.50 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1440 kW 1,931.072 hp
- Armor
- Super-hard Steel Alloy
- Propulsion
- Jet Thrusters: 2 x 4200Jet Ski Jet Thrusters: 2 x 3800
- First seen
- 0088 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- 3 x External Propellant Tank
- 2 x Jet Ski
Production Timeline
The MS-06D Desert Zaku has appeared in 10 releases from 1986 to 2014.
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (debut)
- 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga)
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Revival of Zeon
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
- 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- 2014 — GBFT
- 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try
Games featuring the MS-06D Desert Zaku
The MS-06D Desert Zaku is playable in 2 Gundam games.
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
MS-06D Desert Zaku Model Kits
1 catalogued model kit for the MS-06D Desert Zaku (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
See all MS-06D Desert Zaku kits, prices and community builds
Frequently asked questions about the MS-06D Desert Zaku
- What is the MS-06D Desert Zaku?
- The MS-06D Desert Zaku is a mass production general-purpose desert mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What was the MS-06D Desert Zaku developed from?
- The MS-06D Desert Zaku was developed from MS-06D Zaku Desert Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06D Desert Zaku evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-06D Desert Zaku?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the MS-06D Desert Zaku: MS-06DRC Desert Zaku Rommel Custom.
- Which factions operated the MS-06D Desert Zaku?
- The MS-06D Desert Zaku was operated by Newborn Neo Zeon, African Independence Front, Blue Corps, Principality of Zeon, Rommel Corps and Zeon Remnants.
- How big is the MS-06D Desert Zaku?
- The MS-06D Desert Zaku stands 19.60 m tall, weighs 69.50 t, produces 1440 kW 1,931.072 hp, is armoured in Super-hard Steel Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-06D Desert Zaku appear in?
- The MS-06D Desert Zaku appears in 10 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986): Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The Revival of Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Gundam Legacy and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel) (plus 4 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MS-06D Desert Zaku in?
- The MS-06D Desert Zaku is playable in 2 Gundam games: Gundam Assault Survive and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06D Desert Zaku?
- Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the MS-06D Desert Zaku, 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-06D Desert Zaku above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-06D Desert Zaku Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.