What is the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector?

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector is a limited production mid-range support ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics Karaba. It is considered canon within the franchise. In U.C. 0087, the Guncannon Detector was manufactured by Karaba and Anaheim Electronics as a ground-use artillery mobile suit for mid-range fire support. It was known that two units were built and dropped by shuttle to North America.

What was the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector developed from?

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector was developed from MSA-005 Methuss. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector evolution tree.

Which factions operated the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector?

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector was operated by Karaba and Earth Federation Forces.

How big is the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector?

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 54.50 t, produces 1780 kW 2,387.019 hp, is armoured in Gundarium γ Alloy.

Which Gundam series does the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector appear in?

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector appears in 8 Gundam releases, debuting in Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations (1985): Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations, Under the Gundam: Double-Fake, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon, Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (plus 2 more).

Which Gundam games is the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector in?

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations (1985), not in a game.

MSA-005K Guncannon Detector — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MSA-005K

MSA-005K Guncannon Detector at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations (1985)
Developed from: MSA-005 Methuss
Gunpla kits: 2 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/msa-005k-guncannon-detector

MSA-005K Guncannon Detector Limited Production Mid-Range Support Ground Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — MSA-005K Guncannon Detector

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector is a limited production mid-range support ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics Karaba. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector (often misspelled as "Dictector", and also known as"Guncannon DT") is a mobile suit developed from the MSA-005 Methuss, and introduced in Z-MSV. Its design was later updated for the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn novel, its OVA adaptation and the television re-cut.

Within the story, the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector first appears in 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0116 U.C.

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector was developed from MSA-005 Methuss. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector has appeared in 9 Gundam releases across 1985–2018, debuting in Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations (1985). Later appearances include Under the Gundam: Double-Fake, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon and Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny and 4 more.

It was fielded by Karaba and Earth Federation Forces.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: MSA-005K
Classification: Limited Production Mid-Range Support Ground Mobile Suit
Production type: Limited run
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics Karaba
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.50 m
Weight: 54.50 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 1780 kW 2,387.019 hp
Armor: Gundarium γ Alloy
First seen: 0087 U.C.
Last seen: 0116 U.C.

Production Timeline

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector has appeared in 8 releases from 1985 to 2016.

1985 — Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations — MS Variation (debut)
1988 — Under the Gundam: Double-Fake — TV Anime
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel) — Novel
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon — TV Anime
2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — OVA · 7 episodes
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn The Truth of E.F.F. — Manga
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 — TV Anime · 22 episodes

Games featuring the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector

The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector is playable in 1 Gundam game.

2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

MSA-005 Methuss

Operators: Karaba, Earth Federation Forces

MSA-005K Guncannon Detector Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):

RE/100 MSA-005K Guncannon Detector — NG grade · 1/100 · released 2018 · ¥4,320
RE/100 MSA-005K Guncannon Detector (Z-MSV Ver.) — NG grade · 1/100 · ¥3,800

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Frequently asked questions about the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector

What is the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector?: The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector is a limited production mid-range support ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics Karaba. It is considered canon within the franchise. In U.C. 0087, the Guncannon Detector was manufactured by Karaba and Anaheim Electronics as a ground-use artillery mobile suit for mid-range fire support. It was known that two units were built and dropped by shuttle to North America.
What was the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector developed from?: The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector was developed from MSA-005 Methuss. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector evolution tree.
Which factions operated the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector?: The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector was operated by Karaba and Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector?: The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector stands 18.50 m tall, weighs 54.50 t, produces 1780 kW 2,387.019 hp, is armoured in Gundarium γ Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector appear in?: The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector appears in 8 Gundam releases, debuting in Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations (1985): Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations, Under the Gundam: Double-Fake, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon, Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (plus 2 more).
Which Gundam games is the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector in?: The MSA-005K Guncannon Detector is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Zeta Gundam Mobile Suit Variations (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector?: Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MSA-005K Guncannon Detector above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MSA-005K Guncannon Detector Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.