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MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

MSZ-006

MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
Developed from
Flying Armor, MSZ-006-X Prototype Ζ Gundam, RX-178 Gundam Mk-II
Led to
23 units — A/FMSZ-007II Zeta, FA-006ZG Full Armor Zeta Gundam, Half Zeta Gundam and 20 more
Gunpla kits
15 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/msz-006-zeta-gundam

MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam A.E.U.G. Transformable Attack use Prototype Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam

The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam is an a.e.u.g. transformable attack use prototype 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 MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam is the titular mobile suit of the anime Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and is primarily piloted by Kamille Bidan. It reappeared in the sequel Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, where it is mostly piloted by Judau Ashta and Roux Louka.

Within the story, the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam first appears in July, 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0100 U.C.

The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam was developed from Flying Armor, MSZ-006-X Prototype Ζ Gundam and RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. It in turn led to 23 derived units — A/FMSZ-007II Zeta, FA-006ZG Full Armor Zeta Gundam, Half Zeta Gundam, MSU-010 Zeta Gundam Mk-II, MSZ-006 Z Prompt and BN-876 Scramble Gundam and 17 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam has appeared in 54 Gundam releases across 1985–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga) and 49 more.

It was fielded by Anti Earth Union Group, Titans(Thunderbolt), Gundam Team and Time Sphere Liberation Army.

15 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
MSZ-006
Classification
A.E.U.G. Transformable Attack use Prototype Mobile Suit
Production type
Prototype
Weapon class
Gundam
Manufacturer
Anaheim Electronics
Canon status
canon
Weight
62.30 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
2020 kW 2,708.864 hp
Armor
Gundarium γ Alloy
Propulsion
Thermonuclear Jet/Rocket Engines
First seen
July, 0087 U.C.
Last seen
0100 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Bio — Sensor
  • Sealant Launchers
  • FXA — 01 Flying Armor (Initial Model)
  • MS — 06F Zaku II Head

Production Timeline

The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam has appeared in 29 releases from 1985 to 2026.

  1. 1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
  2. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
  3. 1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga
  4. 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ — TV Anime · 47 episodes
  5. 1986 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga) — Manga
  6. 1989 — All That Gundam — Other · 1 episodes
  7. 1991 — Cyber Newtype Story: Another Z Gundam Story — TV Anime
  8. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers — TV Anime
  9. 2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report — Manga
  10. 2006 — Gundam MS Graphica — Other
  11. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Alive — TV Anime
  12. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam 1/2 UC 0087: Another Story — TV Anime
  13. 2006 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars — TV Anime
  14. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon — TV Anime
  15. 2009 — 30th Gundam Perfect Mission — Other · 1 episodes
  16. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC Testament — Manga
  17. 2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define — TV Anime
  18. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) — Manga
  19. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam UC: The Man Who Could Not Ride the Rainbow — Manga
  20. 2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try — TV Anime · 25 episodes
  21. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Anaheim Record — Manga
  22. 2017 — Mobile Suit Gundam Valpurgis — TV Anime
  23. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative — TV Anime
  24. 2019 — Gundam Build Diver Rize — TV Anime
  25. 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula — TV Anime
  26. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora- — Manga
  27. 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam Valpurgis EVE -The Night Before the Awakening- — TV Anime
  28. 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam Wearwolf — TV Anime
  29. 2026 — A boy with Gundam — Other

Games featuring the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam

The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam is playable in 25 Gundam games.

  1. 1998 — Gundam: The Battle Master 2
  2. 2001 — Gundam Battle Assault
  3. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  4. 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
  5. 2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
  6. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  7. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
  8. 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
  9. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
  10. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  11. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
  12. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  13. 2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
  14. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  15. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
  16. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Game)
  17. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  18. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
  19. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
  20. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
  21. 2017 — Gundam Versus
  22. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 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 MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Anti Earth Union Group, Titans(Thunderbolt), Gundam Team, Time Sphere Liberation Army

MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam Model Kits

15 catalogued model kits for the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam (plus 3 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:

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Frequently asked questions about the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam

What is the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam?
The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam is an a.e.u.g. transformable attack use prototype mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise. In early U.C. 0086, shortly before the completion of the Rick Dias, AEUG contracted Anaheim Electronics (AE) with the development of a Transformable Mobile Suit (TMS) that met the following requirements: Of these requirements, number 1 and…
What was the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam developed from?
The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam was developed from Flying Armor, MSZ-006-X Prototype Ζ Gundam and RX-178 Gundam Mk-II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam?
23 units were developed from or built as variants of the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam: A/FMSZ-007II Zeta, FA-006ZG Full Armor Zeta Gundam, Half Zeta Gundam, MSU-010 Zeta Gundam Mk-II, MSZ-006 Z Prompt, BN-876 Scramble Gundam, Gundam Try Zeta and MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam Honoo (plus 15 more).
Which factions operated the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam?
The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam was operated by Anti Earth Union Group, Titans(Thunderbolt), Gundam Team and Time Sphere Liberation Army.
How big is the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam?
The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam weighs 62.30 t, produces 2020 kW 2,708.864 hp, is armoured in Gundarium γ Alloy.
Which Gundam series does the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam appear in?
The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam appears in 29 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (Manga) and All That Gundam (plus 23 more).
Which Gundam games is the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam in?
The MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam is playable in 25 Gundam games: Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Gundam Battle Assault, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, MS Saga: A New Dawn, Gundam Battle Royale, Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Dynasty Warriors Gundam (plus 17 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam?
Yes — 15 model kits are catalogued for the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam, 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 MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (18). Reference: Gundam Wiki.