What is the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon is a limited production artillery ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic Company. It is considered canon within the franchise. Nine prototype units were constructed at California Base, and this squadron of Zaku Cannons were led by Ian Graden in defense of the base until the end of the war.

What was the MS-06K Zaku Cannon developed from?

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon was developed from MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type and YMS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type (The Origin). Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06K Zaku Cannon evolution tree.

How big is the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon stands 18.40 m tall, weighs 83.20 t, produces 976 kW 1,308.837 hp.

Which Gundam games is the MS-06K Zaku Cannon in?

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?

Yes — 9 model kits are catalogued for the MS-06K Zaku Cannon, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

MS-06K Zaku Cannon — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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MS-06K Zaku Cannon at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Variation (1983)
Developed from: MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type, YMS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type (The Origin)
Led to: 6 units — MS-06JK Zaku Half Cannon, MS-06V Zaku Tank (RFV), MS-06V Zaku Tank Cannon Type and 3 more
Gunpla kits: 9 catalogued

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

MS-06K Zaku Cannon Limited Production Artillery Ground Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — MS-06K Zaku Cannon

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon is a limited production artillery ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic Company. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon is a variant of the MS-06 Zaku II produced by the Principality of Zeon. Debuting in the original design series Mobile Suit Variation, its design was later updated for the novel/OVA series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.

Within the story, the MS-06K Zaku Cannon first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0096 U.C.

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon was developed from MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type and YMS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type (The Origin). It in turn led to 6 derived units — MS-06JK Zaku Half Cannon, MS-06V Zaku Tank (RFV), MS-06V Zaku Tank Cannon Type, MS-09K-1 Dom Cannon, MS-09K-2 Dom Cannon and MS-06K Zaku Cannon (Gatling Gun Equipment Type). Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon has appeared in 35 Gundam releases across 1983–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and 30 more.

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces and Zeon Remnants.

9 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-06K Zaku Cannon, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: MS-06K
Classification: Limited Production Artillery Ground Mobile Suit
Production type: Limited run
Manufacturer: Zeonic Company
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.40 m
Weight: 83.20 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 976 kW 1,308.837 hp
First seen: 0079 U.C.
Last seen: 0096 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon has appeared in 27 releases from 1983 to 2021.

1983 — Mobile Suit Variation — MS Variation (debut)
1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny — Other · 2 episodes
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
1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes — Other · 2 episodes
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel) — Novel
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire — Other · 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
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: We're Federation Hooligans!! — TV Anime · 1 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
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem — Other · 1 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — OVA · 7 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn - Bande Dessinee — Manga
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud — Manga · 1 episodes
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations — MS Variation
2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define — TV Anime
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R The Troublemakers — MS Variation
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: After-Jaburo — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga) — Manga
2018 — Gundam Build Divers — TV Anime · 26 episodes
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga) — Manga

Games featuring the MS-06K Zaku Cannon

The MS-06K Zaku Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games.

2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II

Development Lineage

Developed from

MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type
YMS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type (The Origin)

Develops into & variants

Operators: Principality of Zeon, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces, Zeon Remnants

MS-06K Zaku Cannon Model Kits

9 catalogued model kits for the MS-06K Zaku Cannon (plus 3 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:

MG 1/100 MS-06K Zaku Cannon — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2008 · ¥4,500
HGGTO MS-06K Zaku Cannon — HG grade
MG 1/100 MS-06K Zaku Cannon (Gundam Unicorn Ver.) — 1/100 · ¥4,950
MG 1/100 MS-06K Zaku Cannon (Ian Graden's Custom) — 1/100
MG 1/100 The Gundam Base Limited MS-06K Zaku Cannon (Z Gundam Ver.) — 1/100
HG 1/144 MS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type — 1/144
1/144 MS-06K Zaku Cannon — 1/144
1/100 MS-06K Zaku Cannon — 1/100

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Frequently asked questions about the MS-06K Zaku Cannon

What is the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?: The MS-06K Zaku Cannon is a limited production artillery ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic Company. It is considered canon within the franchise. Nine prototype units were constructed at California Base, and this squadron of Zaku Cannons were led by Ian Graden in defense of the base until the end of the war.
What was the MS-06K Zaku Cannon developed from?: The MS-06K Zaku Cannon was developed from MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type and YMS-06K Zaku Cannon Test Type (The Origin). Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-06K Zaku Cannon evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?: 6 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-06K Zaku Cannon: MS-06JK Zaku Half Cannon, MS-06V Zaku Tank (RFV), MS-06V Zaku Tank Cannon Type, MS-09K-1 Dom Cannon, MS-09K-2 Dom Cannon and MS-06K Zaku Cannon (Gatling Gun Equipment Type).
Which factions operated the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?: The MS-06K Zaku Cannon was operated by Principality of Zeon, Coalition of Volunteers, Earth Federation Forces and Zeon Remnants.
How big is the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?: The MS-06K Zaku Cannon stands 18.40 m tall, weighs 83.20 t, produces 976 kW 1,308.837 hp.
Which Gundam series does the MS-06K Zaku Cannon appear in?: The MS-06K Zaku Cannon appears in 27 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (1996 Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel) (plus 21 more).
Which Gundam games is the MS-06K Zaku Cannon in?: The MS-06K Zaku Cannon is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Variation (1983), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-06K Zaku Cannon?: Yes — 9 model kits are catalogued for the MS-06K Zaku Cannon, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-06K Zaku Cannon above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-06K Zaku Cannon Gunpla kits & merchandise (12). Reference: Gundam Wiki.