MS-21C Dra-C — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MS-21C
MS-21C Dra-C at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991)
- Developed from
- Gattle, MS-06F-2 Zaku II F2 Type
- Led to
- 1 unit — MS-21D1 Dra-C Custom
- Gunpla kits
- 2 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-21c-dra-c
The MS-21C Dra-C is a mass production assault space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Delaz Fleet. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MS-21C Dra-C is a mass-produced mobile suit first featured in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory OVA. It reappeared in the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars movie in a gray color scheme used by Axis Zeon, and then in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, where it is colored purple and used by the Sleeves.
Within the story, the MS-21C Dra-C was last seen in 0096 U.C.
The MS-21C Dra-C was developed from Gattle and MS-06F-2 Zaku II F2 Type. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — MS-21D1 Dra-C Custom. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MS-21C Dra-C has appeared in 19 Gundam releases across 1991–2018, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991). Later appearances include SD Gundam Gaiden: Kikōshin Densetsu, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel) and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and 14 more.
It was fielded by Neo Zeon, Axis Zeon, Delaz Fleet, Mass-Divers and Sleeves.
2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-21C Dra-C, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.
Specifications
- Model number
- MS-21C
- Classification
- Mass Production Assault Space Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Delaz Fleet
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 29.80 m
- Weight
- 49.00 t
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- Power output
- 569 kW 763.042 hp
- Armor
- Super-Hard Steel Alloy
- Last seen
- 0096 U.C.
Production Timeline
The MS-21C Dra-C has appeared in 11 releases from 1991 to 2018.
- 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (debut)
- 1993 — SD Gundam Gaiden: Kikōshin Densetsu
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC MSV Kusabi
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
Games featuring the MS-21C Dra-C
The MS-21C Dra-C is playable in 8 Gundam games.
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Game)
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
MS-21C Dra-C Model Kits
2 catalogued model kits for the MS-21C Dra-C (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the MS-21C Dra-C
- What is the MS-21C Dra-C?
- The MS-21C Dra-C is a mass production assault space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Delaz Fleet. It is considered canon within the franchise. After the end of the One Year War, many of the Zeon remnants retreated from the Earth Sphere and went into hiding. The Delaz Fleet was one such remnant group and during its exile, it developed the Dra-C in an attempt to bolster its depleted…
- What was the MS-21C Dra-C developed from?
- The MS-21C Dra-C was developed from Gattle and MS-06F-2 Zaku II F2 Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-21C Dra-C evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the MS-21C Dra-C?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the MS-21C Dra-C: MS-21D1 Dra-C Custom.
- Which factions operated the MS-21C Dra-C?
- The MS-21C Dra-C was operated by Neo Zeon, Axis Zeon, Delaz Fleet, Mass-Divers and Sleeves.
- How big is the MS-21C Dra-C?
- The MS-21C Dra-C stands 29.80 m tall, weighs 49.00 t, produces 569 kW 763.042 hp, is armoured in Super-Hard Steel Alloy.
- Which Gundam series does the MS-21C Dra-C appear in?
- The MS-21C Dra-C appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991): Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, SD Gundam Gaiden: Kikōshin Densetsu, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars, Mobile Suit Gundam Katana and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (plus 5 more).
- Which Gundam games is the MS-21C Dra-C in?
- The MS-21C Dra-C is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Game) and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-21C Dra-C?
- Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MS-21C Dra-C, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-21C Dra-C above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-21C Dra-C Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.