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MSN-04 Sazabi — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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MSN-04 Sazabi at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988)
Developed from
MSN-04X2 Sazabi Prototype (Terrain Mode), MSN-04X Sazabi Test Prototype
Led to
8 units — AHU-01 Gundam Killer, Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01, AC-01 Miss Sazabi and 5 more
Gunpla kits
9 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/msn-04-sazabi

MSN-04 Sazabi Prototype Newtype-use Assault Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
MSN-04 Sazabi

The MSN-04 Sazabi is a prototype newtype-use assault mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MSN-04 Sazabi is a mobile suit introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. It is piloted by Char Aznable.

Within the story, the MSN-04 Sazabi first appears in 0093 U.C. and was last seen in March 12, 0093 U.C.

The MSN-04 Sazabi was developed from MSN-04X2 Sazabi Prototype (Terrain Mode) and MSN-04X Sazabi Test Prototype. It in turn led to 8 derived units — AHU-01 Gundam Killer, Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01, AC-01 Miss Sazabi, Benkei, MSN-04FF Sazabi and RX-110 Zorin Soul and 2 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MSN-04 Sazabi has appeared in 45 Gundam releases across 1988–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988). Later appearances include Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga), Gundam Battle Assault and Gundam Battle Assault 2 and 40 more.

It was fielded by Mass-Divers, Neo Zeon and Newborn Neo Zeon.

9 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MSN-04 Sazabi, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
MSN-04
Classification
Prototype Newtype-use Assault Mobile Suit
Production type
Prototype
Manufacturer
Anaheim Electronics
Canon status
canon
Overall height
25.60 m
Weight
71.20 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
3960 kW 5,310.447 hp
Armor
Gundarium Alloy
First seen
0093 U.C.
Last seen
March 12, 0093 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • 2 x External Propellant Tank
  • Psycho — Frame Cockpit
  • Psycommu

Production Timeline

The MSN-04 Sazabi has appeared in 20 releases from 1988 to 2026.

  1. 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack — TV Anime (debut)
  2. 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga) — Manga
  3. 2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  4. 2006 — Gundam MS Graphica — Other
  5. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline — TV Anime
  6. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beyond the Time — TV Anime
  7. 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders A — TV Anime
  8. 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G — OVA · 3 episodes
  9. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow — Manga
  10. 2014 — Gundam EXA VS — TV Anime
  11. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record — Manga
  12. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis — ONA · 6 episodes
  13. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis - Red Trace — Manga
  14. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga) — Manga
  15. 2018 — Gundam Build Divers — TV Anime · 26 episodes
  16. 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Revival of Zeon - Remnant One — TV Anime
  17. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora- — Manga
  18. 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam N-Extreme — TV Anime
  19. 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom — TV Anime
  20. 2026 — A boy with Gundam — Other

Games featuring the MSN-04 Sazabi

The MSN-04 Sazabi is playable in 25 Gundam games.

  1. 1998 — Gundam: The Battle Master 2
  2. 2001 — Gundam Battle Assault
  3. 2002 — Gundam Battle Assault 2
  4. 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
  5. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  6. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
  7. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
  8. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  9. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
  10. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  11. 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
  12. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  13. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
  14. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Game)
  15. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  16. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
  17. 2014 — Gundam EX A VS
  18. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
  19. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
  20. 2017 — Gundam Versus
  21. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
  22. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
  23. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
  24. 2022 — Gundam Evolution
  25. 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MSN-04 Sazabi — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Mass-Divers, Neo Zeon, Newborn Neo Zeon

MSN-04 Sazabi Model Kits

9 catalogued model kits for the MSN-04 Sazabi (plus 3 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:

See all MSN-04 Sazabi kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the MSN-04 Sazabi

What is the MSN-04 Sazabi?
The MSN-04 Sazabi is a prototype newtype-use assault mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. After Char Aznable, the legendary Zeon ace, reappears in the early U.C. 0090s and establishes the second Neo Zeon movement, Char commissioned Anaheim Electronics to produce a custom-designed mobile suit specifically for his Newtype abilitie…
What was the MSN-04 Sazabi developed from?
The MSN-04 Sazabi was developed from MSN-04X2 Sazabi Prototype (Terrain Mode) and MSN-04X Sazabi Test Prototype. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSN-04 Sazabi evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MSN-04 Sazabi?
8 units were developed from or built as variants of the MSN-04 Sazabi: AHU-01 Gundam Killer, Me02R-F01 Messer Type-F01, AC-01 Miss Sazabi, Benkei, MSN-04FF Sazabi, RX-110 Zorin Soul, The O Sazaby and MSN-04B Sazabi Heavy Equipment Ground Type.
Which factions operated the MSN-04 Sazabi?
The MSN-04 Sazabi was operated by Mass-Divers, Neo Zeon and Newborn Neo Zeon.
How big is the MSN-04 Sazabi?
The MSN-04 Sazabi stands 25.60 m tall, weighs 71.20 t, produces 3960 kW 5,310.447 hp, is armoured in Gundarium Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MSN-04 Sazabi appear in?
The MSN-04 Sazabi appears in 20 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988): Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga), Gundam Legacy, Gundam MS Graphica, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beyond the Time (plus 14 more).
Which Gundam games is the MSN-04 Sazabi in?
The MSN-04 Sazabi is playable in 25 Gundam games: Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Gundam Battle Assault, Gundam Battle Assault 2, MS Saga: A New Dawn, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 and Gundam Battle Universe (plus 17 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSN-04 Sazabi?
Yes — 9 model kits are catalogued for the MSN-04 Sazabi, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MSN-04 Sazabi above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MSN-04 Sazabi Gunpla kits & merchandise (12). Reference: Gundam Wiki.