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. In the few remaining days and weeks before the end of the One Year War, the Principality of Zeon produced several new prototype mobile suits.

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.

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 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 — 6 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.

MS-18E Kämpfer — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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MS-18E Kämpfer at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989)
Developed from: YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype
Led to: 8 units — Azalea, Azalea Custom, Kämpfer Schwer and 5 more
Gunpla kits: 6 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-18e-k%C3%A4mpfer

MS-18E Kämpfer Limited Production Heavy Assault Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — 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. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MS-18E Kämpfer (ケンプファー, Kenpufā?) is a heavy assault mobile suit introduced in the Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket OVA. It was piloted by Mikhail Kaminsky of Zeon's Cyclops Team during the One Year War.

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.

6 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
Production type: Limited run
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 — OVA · 6 episodes (debut)
1989 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Manga) — Manga
1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon — Other
1999 — Solomon Express — Other
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet — TV Anime
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire — Other · 1 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 — Other · 2 episodes
2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders A — TV Anime
2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G — OVA · 3 episodes
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations — MS Variation
2026 — A boy with Gundam — Other

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

YMS-18 Kämpfer Prototype

Develops into & variants

Operators: Sky Pirates, Axis Zeon, Cyclops Team, Principality of Zeon, Zeon Remnants

MS-18E Kämpfer Model Kits

6 catalogued model kits for the MS-18E Kämpfer (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 MS-18E Kämpfer — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2008 · ¥1,980
SD Gundam BB Senshi No. 226 MS-18E Kämpfer — SD grade · SD · released 2001 · ¥880
MG 1/100 MS-18E Kämpfer — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2001 · ¥4,400
SDGG MS-18E Kämpfer (Fully Armed Type) — SD grade · SD · released 1999 · ¥400
1/100 MS-18E Kämpfer — 1/100 · released 1989 · ¥1,650
1/144 MS-18E Kämpfer — NG grade · 1/144 · released 1989 · ¥880

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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. In the few remaining days and weeks before the end of the One Year War, the Principality of Zeon produced several new prototype mobile suits.
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 — 6 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. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MS-18E Kämpfer Gunpla kits & merchandise (10). Reference: Gundam Wiki.