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Musai-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Musai-class Mass Production Space Light Cruiser from Gundam Universal Century
Musai-class

The Musai-class is a mass production space light cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the Musai-class first appears in July, 0075 U.C.

The Musai-class was developed from Arcana-class. It in turn led to 6 derived units — Alexandria-class, Endra-class, Musai Kai-class, Musai-class Final Production Type, Musaka-class and Musai-class Late Production Type. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Musai-class has appeared in 83 Gundam releases across 1979–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars and 78 more.

It was fielded by 603 Technical Evaluation Unit, Principality of Zeon, Chimera Corps, Living Dead Division and Zeon Remnants.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Musai-class, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification
Mass Production Space Light Cruiser
Manufacturer
Principality of Zeon
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Overall height
95.60 m
Weight
13000.00 t
Power source
Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
Propulsion
4 x Thermonuclear Rocket Engine
First deployment
Gundam Rising
First seen
July, 0075 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Komusai

Production Timeline

The Musai-class has appeared in 73 releases from 1979 to 2024.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
  2. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
  3. 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam I
  4. 1982 — Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
  5. 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars
  6. 1987 — Side Story of Gundam Zeta
  7. 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam
  8. 1988 — Outer Gundam
  9. 1988 — Under the Gundam: Double-Fake
  10. 1990 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aishim
  11. 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
  12. 1992 — Gundam 0079 - 31.12. Decision
  13. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
  14. 1992 — Mobile Suit Vs. Giant God of Legend: Gigantis' Counterattack
  15. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
  16. 1999 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise From the Ashes
  17. 2000 — Gundam the Ride: A Baoa Qu
  18. 2001 — Gundam Evolve
  19. 2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky
  20. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam École du Ciel
  21. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet
  22. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga)
  23. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
  24. 2003 — Nightmare of Solomon
  25. 2004 — Gundam Legacy
  26. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
  27. 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
  28. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603
  29. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline
  30. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga)
  31. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
  32. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden
  33. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
  34. 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front
  35. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence
  36. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
  37. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title
  38. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga)
  39. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
  40. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny
  41. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: The Sleeves Crew Chief Recites a Poem
  42. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: The Noble Shroud
  43. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School
  44. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of A Baoa Qu
  45. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
  46. 2011 — Gundam EXA
  47. 2012 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny Extra Compilation: Mace of Judgment
  48. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
  49. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga)
  50. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Hunter of Black Clothes
  51. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Hunters in Black
  52. 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
  53. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
  54. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Side Story: Sean The Sand Rat
  55. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Far East Japan
  56. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Blazing Shadow
  57. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor
  58. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
  59. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
  60. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link (Manga)
  61. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. 0096: Last Sun
  62. 2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
  63. 2016 — Gundam Behind the Front
  64. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky
  65. 2017 — Advance of Zeta Mace of Judgement (manga)
  66. 2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula
  67. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Manga)
  68. 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon
  69. 2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The battle tales of Flanagan Boone
  70. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team
  71. 2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga)
  72. 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance
  73. 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom

Games featuring the Musai-class

The Musai-class is playable in 10 Gundam games.

  1. 1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
  2. 1996 — Gundam 0079: The War for Earth
  3. 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
  4. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
  5. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
  6. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
  7. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  8. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  9. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
  10. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: 603 Technical Evaluation Unit, Principality of Zeon, Chimera Corps, Living Dead Division, Zeon Remnants

Musai-class Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the Musai-class (plus 2 figures and other collectibles):

See all Musai-class kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Musai-class

What is the Musai-class?
The Musai-class is a mass production space light cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise.
What was the Musai-class developed from?
The Musai-class was developed from Arcana-class. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Musai-class evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the Musai-class?
6 units were developed from or built as variants of the Musai-class: Alexandria-class, Endra-class, Musai Kai-class, Musai-class Final Production Type, Musaka-class and Musai-class Late Production Type.
Which factions operated the Musai-class?
The Musai-class was operated by 603 Technical Evaluation Unit, Principality of Zeon, Chimera Corps, Living Dead Division and Zeon Remnants.
How big is the Musai-class?
The Musai-class stands 95.60 m tall, weighs 13000.00 t.
Which Gundam series does the Musai-class appear in?
The Musai-class appears in 73 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars and Side Story of Gundam Zeta (plus 67 more).
Which Gundam games is the Musai-class in?
The Musai-class is playable in 10 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam 0079: The War for Earth, Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam (plus 2 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Musai-class?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Musai-class, alongside 2 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Musai-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Musai-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (3). Reference: Gundam Wiki.