MSM-02 Hydro Test Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MSM-02
MSM-02 Hydro Test Type at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Kunio Okawara Collection (1990)
- Developed from
- MS-06M Zaku Marine Type
- Gunpla kits
- None catalogued yet — know one? suggest it
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/msm-02-hydro-test-type

The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type is a prototype amphibious mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zimmad Company. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type (aka Aqua Experiment Type) is a mobile suit that is first featured in the Kunio Okawara's M-MSV original design series.
Within the story, the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type first appears in 0079 U.C.
The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type was developed from MS-06M Zaku Marine Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type has appeared in 5 Gundam releases across 1990–2024, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America, Acguy Hakase, Dr. Acguy and Mobile Suit Gundam F90 Cluster.
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.
No Gunpla kit of the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed.
Specifications
- Model number
- MSM-02
- Classification
- Prototype Amphibious Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Amphibious
- Manufacturer
- Zimmad Company
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Weight
- 95.40 t
- Power output
- 1370 kW 1,837.2 hp
- Armor
- Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type has appeared in 5 releases from 1990 to 2024.
- 1990 — Kunio Okawara Collection (debut)
- 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America
- 2016 — Acguy Hakase
- 2016 — Dr. Acguy
- 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90 Cluster
Development Lineage
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Frequently asked questions about the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type
- What is the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type?
- The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type is a prototype amphibious mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zimmad Company. It is considered canon within the franchise. The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type's may be Zimmad's first amphibious mobile suit, but it fails to meet the requirements for an underwater combat suit and its performance on land is also poor.
- What was the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type developed from?
- The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type was developed from MS-06M Zaku Marine Type. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type evolution tree.
- Which factions operated the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type?
- The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type was operated by Principality of Zeon.
- How big is the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type?
- The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type weighs 95.40 t, produces 1370 kW 1,837.2 hp, is armoured in Titanium Alloy Ceramic Composite.
- Which Gundam series does the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type appear in?
- The MSM-02 Hydro Test Type appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990): Kunio Okawara Collection, Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America, Acguy Hakase, Dr. Acguy and Mobile Suit Gundam F90 Cluster.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type?
- No Gunpla kit of the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the MSM-02 Hydro Test Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MSM-02 Hydro Test Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (1). Reference: Gundam Wiki.