What is the MS-06JC Zaku II?

The MS-06JC Zaku II 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 Zaku II JC-Type was the main mobile suit deployed by the Principality of Zeon in the Southeast Asian front and fought many intense battles against the mobile suits of the Earth Federation Forces' Kojima Battalion stationed in the area.

What was the MS-06JC Zaku II developed from?

The MS-06JC Zaku II was developed from MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06JC Zaku II evolution tree.

How big is the MS-06JC Zaku II?

The MS-06JC Zaku II weighs 74.50 t, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.

Which Gundam series does the MS-06JC Zaku II appear in?

The MS-06JC Zaku II appears in 13 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus and Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 (plus 7 more).

Which Gundam games is the MS-06JC Zaku II in?

The MS-06JC Zaku II is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06JC Zaku II?

Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MS-06JC Zaku II, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

MS-06JC Zaku II — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MS-06JC

MS-06JC Zaku II at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996)
Developed from: MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type
Gunpla kits: 2 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-06jc-zaku-ii

MS-06JC Zaku II Mass Production General-Purpose Ground Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — MS-06JC Zaku II

The MS-06JC Zaku II 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-06JC Zaku II is a mobile suit introduced in the OVA Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

Within the story, the MS-06JC Zaku II first appears in 0079 U.C.

The MS-06JC Zaku II was developed from MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-06JC Zaku II has appeared in 14 Gundam releases across 1996–2013, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky and Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles and 9 more.

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon, Earth Attack Force, Invisible Knights and Zeon Remnants.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-06JC Zaku II, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: MS-06JC
Classification: Mass Production General-Purpose Ground Mobile Suit
Production type: Mass production
Manufacturer: Zeonic
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Weight: 74.50 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Armor: Super-Hard Steel Alloy
First seen: 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MS-06JC Zaku II has appeared in 13 releases from 1996 to 2013.

1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes (debut)
1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky — TV Anime
2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus — Manga · 1 episodes
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 — TV Anime
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Operation: Troy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna- — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Far East Japan — TV Anime
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Battle in Three Dimensions — Other · 1 episodes

Games featuring the MS-06JC Zaku II

The MS-06JC Zaku II is playable in 1 Gundam game.

2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles

Development Lineage

Developed from

MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type

Operators: Principality of Zeon, Earth Attack Force, Invisible Knights, Zeon Remnants

MS-06JC Zaku II Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the MS-06JC Zaku II (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):

HG08 MS-06J Zaku II (Camouflage Ver.) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 1999
HG 1/144 MS-06JC Zaku II — HG grade · 1/144 · released 1998 · ¥800

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Frequently asked questions about the MS-06JC Zaku II

What is the MS-06JC Zaku II?: The MS-06JC Zaku II 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 Zaku II JC-Type was the main mobile suit deployed by the Principality of Zeon in the Southeast Asian front and fought many intense battles against the mobile suits of the Earth Federation Forces' Kojima Battalion stationed in the area.
What was the MS-06JC Zaku II developed from?: The MS-06JC Zaku II was developed from MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06JC Zaku II evolution tree.
Which factions operated the MS-06JC Zaku II?: The MS-06JC Zaku II was operated by Principality of Zeon, Earth Attack Force, Invisible Knights and Zeon Remnants.
How big is the MS-06JC Zaku II?: The MS-06JC Zaku II weighs 74.50 t, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MS-06JC Zaku II appear in?: The MS-06JC Zaku II appears in 13 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996): Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team – Miller's Report, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus and Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603 (plus 7 more).
Which Gundam games is the MS-06JC Zaku II in?: The MS-06JC Zaku II is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06JC Zaku II?: Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MS-06JC Zaku II, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-06JC Zaku II above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-06JC Zaku II Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.