MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981)
- Developed from
- MS-06F Zaku II
- Led to
- 8 units — MP-02A Oggo, MS-06D Zaku Desert Type, MS-06G Zaku II High Mobility Ground Type and 5 more
- Gunpla kits
- 6 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-06j-zaku-ii-ground-type
The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type is a mass production general-purpose ground 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-06J Zaku II Ground Type (MS-06J 陸戦型ザクII, Rikusen-gata Zaku II?), also known as Zaku II J-type, is one of several variants of the MS-06 Zaku II line of Mobile Suits.
Within the story, the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type first appears in 0079 U.C.
The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. It in turn led to 8 derived units — MP-02A Oggo, MS-06D Zaku Desert Type, MS-06G Zaku II High Mobility Ground Type, MS-06K Zaku Cannon, MS-06L Zaku Missile Equipment Type and YMS-07A Prototype Gouf and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type has appeared in 44 Gundam releases across 1981–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 and Gundam 0079: The War for Earth and 39 more.
It was fielded by Zeon Foreign Legion, Earth Attack Force, Earth Federation Forces, Midnight Fenrir Corps and Principality of Zeon and 2 more.
6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-06J
- Classification
- Mass Production General-Purpose Ground Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Zeonic
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 70.30 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 976 kW 1,308.837 hp
- First deployment
- Winds of War
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type has appeared in 26 releases from 1981 to 2021.
- 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam I (debut)
- 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga)
- 1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga)
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga)
- 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: The Noble Shroud
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Far East Japan
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link (Manga)
- 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga)
- 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam Ground Zero: Rise From the Ashes
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Manga)
Games featuring the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type
The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type is playable in 18 Gundam games.
- 1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
- 1996 — Gundam 0079: The War for Earth
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
Development Lineage
Developed from
MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type Model Kits
6 catalogued model kits for the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):
- MG MS-06J Zaku II (Ver. 2.0) ("White Ogre")
- MG MS-06J Zaku II (Ver. 2.0)
- HG 1/144 MS-06J Zaku II
- MG 1/100 MS-06F/J Zaku II
- MG MS-06J Zaku II (Ver. 2.0)/Variants
- MG MS-06J Zaku II (Ver. 2.0) (MS IGLOO Image Color Ver.)
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Frequently asked questions about the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type
- What is the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type?
- The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type is a mass production general-purpose ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic. It is considered canon within the franchise. The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type rolled out in late September, U.C. 0078, at Zeonic's Mahal factory, around the same time as the F-type's rollout.
- What was the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type developed from?
- The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type?
- 8 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type: MP-02A Oggo, MS-06D Zaku Desert Type, MS-06G Zaku II High Mobility Ground Type, MS-06K Zaku Cannon, MS-06L Zaku Missile Equipment Type, YMS-07A Prototype Gouf, MS-06JC Zaku II and MS-06JK Zaku Half Cannon.
- Which factions operated the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type?
- The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type was operated by Zeon Foreign Legion, Earth Attack Force, Earth Federation Forces, Midnight Fenrir Corps, Principality of Zeon, Semovente Corps and Zeon Remnants.
- How big is the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type?
- The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type weighs 70.30 t, produces 976 kW 1,308.837 hp.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type appear in?
- The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type appears in 26 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981): Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes (plus 20 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type in?
- The MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type is playable in 18 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam 0079: The War for Earth, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits and Mobile Ops: The One Year War (plus 10 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type?
- Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
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