What is the PVN.4/3 Wappa?

The PVN.4/3 Wappa is a mass production reconnaissance aerial hovercraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Wappa was utilized primarily as Zeon Army's reconnaissance and patrol hovercraft in various battle fronts during the One Year War, including Stein Battalion of the 1st Terrestrial Mobile Division in Eastern Europe, which is served as it…

Which factions operated the PVN.4/3 Wappa?

The PVN.4/3 Wappa was operated by Principality of Zeon and Stein Battalion.

How big is the PVN.4/3 Wappa?

The PVN.4/3 Wappa stands 2.70 m tall.

Which Gundam series does the PVN.4/3 Wappa appear in?

The PVN.4/3 Wappa appears in 19 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Vor!!, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam - Vanishing Machine and Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America (plus 13 more).

Which Gundam games is the PVN.4/3 Wappa in?

The PVN.4/3 Wappa is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the PVN.4/3 Wappa?

Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the PVN.4/3 Wappa, alongside 1 figure or other collectible, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

PVN.4/3 Wappa — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

PVN.4/3

PVN.4/3 Wappa at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
Gunpla kits: 1 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/pvn43-wappa

PVN.4/3 Wappa Mass Production Reconnaissance Aerial Hovercraft from Gundam Universal Century — PVN.4/3 Wappa

The PVN.4/3 Wappa is a mass production reconnaissance aerial hovercraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The PVN.4/3 Wappa (ワッパ, Wappa?) is a small reconnaissance and patrol hovercraft that appears in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam and later, OVA Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front and ONA Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.

The PVN.4/3 Wappa has appeared in 21 Gundam releases across 1979–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Vor!!, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) and 16 more.

It was fielded by Principality of Zeon and Stein Battalion.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the PVN.4/3 Wappa, alongside 1 figure or other collectible.

Specifications

Model number: PVN.4/3
Classification: Mass Production Reconnaissance Aerial Hovercraft
Production type: Mass production
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 2.70 m
First deployment: Time, Be Still

Production Timeline

The PVN.4/3 Wappa has appeared in 19 releases from 1979 to 2024.

1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
1988 — Mobile Suit Vor!! — TV Anime
1993 — Mobile Suit Victory Gundam — TV Anime · 51 episodes
2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Vanishing Machine — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front — OVA · 3 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: The Gravity Front (Manga) — Manga · 2 episodes
2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2012 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (Manga) — Manga
2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes
2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon — TV Anime · 3 episodes
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team — Manga
2023 — Mobile Suits Gundam: Red Giant 03rd MS Team (Manga) — Manga
2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance — OVA · 6 episodes

Games featuring the PVN.4/3 Wappa

The PVN.4/3 Wappa is playable in 2 Gundam games.

2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation

Operators: Principality of Zeon, Stein Battalion

PVN.4/3 Wappa Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the PVN.4/3 Wappa (plus 1 figure and other collectibles):

1/35 U.C. Hard Graph Zeon Mobile Scout Set — 1/35 · released 2006 · ¥1,500

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Frequently asked questions about the PVN.4/3 Wappa

What is the PVN.4/3 Wappa?: The PVN.4/3 Wappa is a mass production reconnaissance aerial hovercraft from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Wappa was utilized primarily as Zeon Army's reconnaissance and patrol hovercraft in various battle fronts during the One Year War, including Stein Battalion of the 1st Terrestrial Mobile Division in Eastern Europe, which is served as it…
Which factions operated the PVN.4/3 Wappa?: The PVN.4/3 Wappa was operated by Principality of Zeon and Stein Battalion.
How big is the PVN.4/3 Wappa?: The PVN.4/3 Wappa stands 2.70 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the PVN.4/3 Wappa appear in?: The PVN.4/3 Wappa appears in 19 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Vor!!, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam - Vanishing Machine and Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America (plus 13 more).
Which Gundam games is the PVN.4/3 Wappa in?: The PVN.4/3 Wappa is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the PVN.4/3 Wappa?: Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the PVN.4/3 Wappa, 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 PVN.4/3 Wappa above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse PVN.4/3 Wappa Gunpla kits & merchandise (2). Reference: Gundam Wiki.