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MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MSW-004

MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (2010)
Developed from
MSW-004 Gundam (Kestrel) Armor Exterior, MSW-004 Gundam [Kestrel] Maneuver Exterior
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MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel Prototype Heavy Assault Space Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel

The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel is a prototype heavy assault space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MSW-004 Gundam Full Armor [Kestrel] is a variant of the MSW-004 Gundam [Kestrel] from the Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny series of light novels. It is piloted by Van Asiliaino.

Within the story, the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel first appears in 0087 U.C.

The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel was developed from MSW-004 Gundam (Kestrel) Armor Exterior and MSW-004 Gundam [Kestrel] Maneuver Exterior. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel has appeared in 2 Gundam releases across 2010–2011, debuting in Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (2010). Later appearances include Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny: Blue Wings of the AEUG.

It was fielded by Anti Earth Union Group.

Specifications

Model number
MSW-004
Classification
Prototype Heavy Assault Space Mobile Suit
Production type
Prototype
Canon status
canon
First seen
0087 U.C.
Last seen
0087 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Core Block System
  • Shaman Frame

Production Timeline

The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel has appeared in 2 releases from 2010 to 2011.

  1. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other (debut)
  2. 2011 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny: Blue Wings of the AEUG — Other

Development Lineage

Developed from

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Anti Earth Union Group

Frequently asked questions about the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel

What is the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel?
The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel is a prototype heavy assault space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. It was launched shortly after the end of the Gryps Conflict to prevent a nuclear attack by the Titans fleet.
What was the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel developed from?
The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel was developed from MSW-004 Gundam (Kestrel) Armor Exterior and MSW-004 Gundam [Kestrel] Maneuver Exterior. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel evolution tree.
Which factions operated the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel?
The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel was operated by Anti Earth Union Group.
Which Gundam series does the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel appear in?
The MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (2010): Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny and Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny: Blue Wings of the AEUG.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MSW-004 Full-Armor Kestrel above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.