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Tomahawk — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Tomahawk at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam novelization (1979)
Gunpla kits
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Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/tomahawk

The Tomahawk is a mass production space fighter from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Tomahawk is a fighter spacecraft introduced in the Mobile Suit Gundam novels.

Within the story, the Tomahawk was last seen in 0080 U.C.

The Tomahawk has appeared in 2 Gundam releases across 1979–2009, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam novelization (1979). Later appearances include MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces and 203d Squadron ("Tomahawk Squadron").

Specifications

Classification
Mass Production Space Fighter
Production type
Mass production
Manufacturer
Earth Federation
Canon status
canon
First deployment
Mobile Suit Gundam
Last seen
0080 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Tomahawk has appeared in 2 releases from 1979 to 2009.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization — Novel (debut)
  2. 2009 — MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091 — MS Variation

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Earth Federation Forces, 203d Squadron ("Tomahawk Squadron")

Frequently asked questions about the Tomahawk

What is the Tomahawk?
The Tomahawk is a mass production space fighter from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. Although in the past space fighters were an efficient weapon of combat, the widespread use of Minovsky particles made radar-based combat like hit-and-run dogfights with homing missiles obsolete, making close-quarters combat become the new s…
Which factions operated the Tomahawk?
The Tomahawk was operated by Earth Federation Forces and 203d Squadron ("Tomahawk Squadron").
Which Gundam series does the Tomahawk appear in?
The Tomahawk appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam novelization (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam novelization and MSV-R SEASON 2 / U.C.0079-0091.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Tomahawk above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Reference: Gundam Wiki.