MS-18E Kämpfer — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MS-18E
The MS-18E Kämpfer is a limited production heavy assault 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-18E Kämpfer first appears in December, 0079 U.C.
The MS-18E Kämpfer was developed from YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype. It in turn led to 8 derived units — Azalea, Azalea Custom, Kämpfer Schwer, MS-18NF Titania, OMS-18ERF RF Kämpfer and Ono Custom and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-18E Kämpfer has appeared in 29 Gundam releases across 1989–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Solomon Express and Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo and 24 more.
It was fielded by Sky Pirates, Axis Zeon, Cyclops Team, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
5 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-18E Kämpfer, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-18E
- Classification
- Limited Production Heavy Assault Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Zeonic Company
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 18.20 m
- Weight
- 78.50 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 1550 kW 2,078.584 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite
- First deployment
- Reflections in a Brown Eye
- First seen
- December, 0079 U.C.
Special Equipment & Features
- Weapons Racks
- Chobam Armor
Production Timeline
The MS-18E Kämpfer has appeared in 12 releases from 1989 to 2026.
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (debut)
- 1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga)
- 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
- 1999 — Solomon Express
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders A
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the MS-18E Kämpfer
The MS-18E Kämpfer is playable in 17 Gundam games.
- 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II
- 2022 — Gundam Evolution
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
Developed from
MS-18E Kämpfer Model Kits
5 catalogued model kits for the MS-18E Kämpfer (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MS-18E Kämpfer
- What is the MS-18E Kämpfer?
- The MS-18E Kämpfer is a limited production heavy assault 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-18E Kämpfer developed from?
- The MS-18E Kämpfer was developed from YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-18E Kämpfer evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-18E Kämpfer?
- 8 units were developed from or built as variants of the MS-18E Kämpfer: Azalea, Azalea Custom, Kämpfer Schwer, MS-18NF Titania, OMS-18ERF RF Kämpfer, Ono Custom, PPMS-18E Kämpfer Amazing and MS-18F Kämpfer High Mobility Type.
- Which factions operated the MS-18E Kämpfer?
- The MS-18E Kämpfer was operated by Sky Pirates, Axis Zeon, Cyclops Team, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
- How big is the MS-18E Kämpfer?
- The MS-18E Kämpfer stands 18.20 m tall, weighs 78.50 t, produces 1550 kW 2,078.584 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-18E Kämpfer appear in?
- The MS-18E Kämpfer appears in 12 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989): Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Solomon Express, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet and Gundam Legacy (plus 6 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MS-18E Kämpfer in?
- The MS-18E Kämpfer is playable in 17 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next and SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (plus 9 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-18E Kämpfer?
- Yes — 5 model kits are catalogued for the MS-18E Kämpfer, 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-18E Kämpfer above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-18E Kämpfer Gunpla kits & merchandise (9). Reference: Gundam Wiki.