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Public-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Public-class Mass Production Assault Space Ship from Gundam Universal Century
Public-class

The Public-class is a mass production assault space ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the Public-class first appears in 0079 U.C. and was last seen in 0088 U.C.

The Public-class has appeared in 15 Gundam releases across 1979–2014, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Outer Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and 10 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and Anti Earth Union Group.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Public-class, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Classification
Mass Production Assault Space Ship
Manufacturer
Earth Federation
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
First seen
0079 U.C.
Last seen
0088 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Public-class has appeared in 14 releases from 1979 to 2014.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
  2. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
  3. 1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam
  4. 1988 — Outer Gundam
  5. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
  6. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
  7. 2004 — Gundam Legacy
  8. 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
  9. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Battle Chronicle Johnny Ridden
  10. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Side Story: Mirage of Zeon
  11. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga
  12. 2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga
  13. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
  14. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link

Games featuring the Public-class

The Public-class is playable in 1 Gundam game.

  1. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, Anti Earth Union Group

Public-class Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the Public-class (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

See all Public-class kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Public-class

What is the Public-class?
The Public-class is a mass production assault space ship from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise.
Which factions operated the Public-class?
The Public-class was operated by Earth Federation Forces and Anti Earth Union Group.
Which Gundam series does the Public-class appear in?
The Public-class appears in 14 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam: Outer Gundam, Outer Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash (plus 8 more).
Which Gundam games is the Public-class in?
The Public-class is playable in 1 Gundam game: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Public-class?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Public-class, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Public-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Public-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.