What is the Pegasus-class?

The Pegasus-class is an assault carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. Prior to the outbreak of the One Year War, the Federation's space vessels leaned toward the "big ship, big gun" philosophy and did not feel the need for a spacecraft carrier.

What mobile suits were developed from the Pegasus-class?

3 units were developed from or built as variants of the Pegasus-class: Alexandria-class, Argama-class and G-class.

Which Gundam series does the Pegasus-class appear in?

The Pegasus-class appears in 15 Gundam releases, debuting in Outer Gundam (1988): Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Outer Gundam, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) and Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga (plus 9 more).

Which Gundam games is the Pegasus-class in?

The Pegasus-class is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 and Gundam 0079: The War for Earth. It originally appeared in Outer Gundam (1988), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the Pegasus-class?

Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the Pegasus-class, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Pegasus-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Pegasus-class at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Outer Gundam (1988)
Led to: 3 units — Alexandria-class, Argama-class, G-class
Gunpla kits: 3 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/pegasus-class

Pegasus-class Assault Carrier from Gundam Universal Century — Pegasus-class

The Pegasus-class is an assault carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Pegasus-class, also known as the White Base-class, was a class of Assault Carrier used by the Earth Federation Forces. Originally developed and entered service during the One Year War, improved ships of the class saw action during the Delaz Conflict and inspired many later assault carrier designs.

Within the story, the Pegasus-class first appears in 0079 U.C.

The Pegasus-class in turn led to 3 derived units — Alexandria-class, Argama-class and G-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Pegasus-class has appeared in 17 Gundam releases across 1988–2023, debuting in Outer Gundam (1988). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079, Gundam 0079: The War for Earth and Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky and 12 more.

3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the Pegasus-class, alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification: Assault Carrier
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Power source: Minovsky-Ionesco Fusion Reactor
Propulsion: Thermonuclear Jet/Rocket Engines Minovsky Craft System
First deployment: Gundam Rising
First seen: 0079 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Pegasus-class has appeared in 15 releases from 1988 to 2023.

1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam — Other
1988 — Outer Gundam — TV Anime (debut)
2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky — TV Anime
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet — TV Anime
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
2001 — Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga — Manga
2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus — Manga · 1 episodes
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (Manga) — Manga
2013 — Apartment of Gundam — TV Anime · 4 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link (Manga) — Manga
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin — OVA · 7 episodes
2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE -0082 The True Face of Stardust- — TV Anime
2023 — Mobile Suit Gundam Wearwolf — TV Anime

Games featuring the Pegasus-class

The Pegasus-class is playable in 2 Gundam games.

1995 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079
1996 — Gundam 0079: The War for Earth

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Pegasus-class Model Kits

3 catalogued model kits for the Pegasus-class (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

EX Model 1/1700 White Base — 1/1700 · released 2006 · ¥4,180
EX Model 1/1700 Albion — 1/1700 · released 2004 · ¥3,850
1/1200 Pegasus-Class Assault Carrier White Base — 1/1200 · released 1980 · ¥1,100

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Frequently asked questions about the Pegasus-class

What is the Pegasus-class?: The Pegasus-class is an assault carrier from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. Prior to the outbreak of the One Year War, the Federation's space vessels leaned toward the "big ship, big gun" philosophy and did not feel the need for a spacecraft carrier.
What mobile suits were developed from the Pegasus-class?: 3 units were developed from or built as variants of the Pegasus-class: Alexandria-class, Argama-class and G-class.
Which Gundam series does the Pegasus-class appear in?: The Pegasus-class appears in 15 Gundam releases, debuting in Outer Gundam (1988): Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Outer Gundam, Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky, Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) and Tony Takezaki presents GUNDAM manga (plus 9 more).
Which Gundam games is the Pegasus-class in?: The Pegasus-class is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Cross Dimension 0079 and Gundam 0079: The War for Earth. It originally appeared in Outer Gundam (1988), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Pegasus-class?: Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the Pegasus-class, 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 Pegasus-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse Pegasus-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (6). Reference: Gundam Wiki.