MSN-04 Sazabi — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
MSN-04
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.
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). 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.
6 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
- Manufacturer
- Anaheim Electronics
- Universe
- Universal Century
- 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.
- 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (debut)
- 1998 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (Manga)
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2006 — Gundam MS Graphica
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beyond the Time
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders A
- 2010 — Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow
- 2014 — Gundam EXA VS
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis - Red Trace
- 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight Axis (Manga)
- 2018 — Gundam Build Divers
- 2020 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Revival of Zeon - Remnant One
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora-
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam N-Extreme
- 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the MSN-04 Sazabi
The MSN-04 Sazabi is playable in 25 Gundam games.
- 1998 — Gundam: The Battle Master 2
- 2001 — Gundam Battle Assault
- 2002 — Gundam Battle Assault 2
- 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Game)
- 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
- 2014 — Gundam EX A VS
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
- 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
- 2017 — Gundam Versus
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
- 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
- 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
- 2022 — Gundam Evolution
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
Developed from
MSN-04 Sazabi Model Kits
6 catalogued model kits for the MSN-04 Sazabi (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):
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.
- What was the MSN-04 Sazabi developed from?
- The MSN-04 Sazabi was developed from MSN-04X2 Sazabi Prototype (Terrain Mode). 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 — 6 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 (9). Reference: Gundam Wiki.