XVX-016 Gundam Aerial — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
XVX-016
XVX-016 Gundam Aerial at a glance
- Timeline
- Ad Stella
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury (2022)
- Developed from
- XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith
- Led to
- 2 units — MDX-0003 Gundam Schwarzette, XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild
- Gunpla kits
- 14 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/xvx-016-gundam-aerial
The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial is a prototype general-purpose space mobile suit from the Ad Stella timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Shin Sei Development Corporation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial (ガンダム・エアリアル, Gandamu Eariaru?) is a mobile suit introduced in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury. It is the main mobile suit of the 1st Season and is piloted by Suletta Mercury.
The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial was developed from XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith. It in turn led to 2 derived units — MDX-0003 Gundam Schwarzette and XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial has appeared in 3 Gundam releases across 2022–2026, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury (2022). Later appearances include SD Gundam Battle Alliance and A boy with Gundam.
It was fielded by Earth House.
14 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial, alongside 7 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- XVX-016
- Classification
- Prototype General-Purpose Space Mobile Suit
- Production type
- Prototype
- Weapon class
- Gundam
- Manufacturer
- Shin Sei Development Corporation
- Universe
- Ad Stella
- Canon status
- canon
- Propulsion
- Fin Thruster
- First deployment
- The Witch and the Bride
Special Equipment & Features
- 8 x Shell Unit
- PPA
- Mirasoul Flight Unit
Production Timeline
The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial has appeared in 2 releases from 2022 to 2026.
- 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury (debut)
- 2026 — A boy with Gundam
Games featuring the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial is playable in 1 Gundam game.
- 2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
XVX-016 Gundam Aerial Model Kits
14 catalogued model kits for the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial (plus 7 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:
- FM The Gundam Base Limited Gundam Aerial [Clear Color]
- MGSD XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
- FM Prize A XVX-016 Gundam Aerial Solid Clear
- FM Prize Last One XVX-016 Gundam Aerial Solid Clear Another
- FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Gundam Aerial Permet Score Six
- SDEX XVX-016 Gundam Aerial (Clear Color Ver.)
- HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial [Clear Color]
- Full Mechanics XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
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Frequently asked questions about the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
- What is the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial?
- The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial is a prototype general-purpose space mobile suit from the Ad Stella timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Shin Sei Development Corporation. It is considered canon within the franchise. Following the Vanadis Incident, the XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith, piloted by Elnora Samaya escaped to Mercury. It would be upgraded into a more refined and powerful mobile suit, resulting in the Gundam Aerial, and it is now the mobile suit where Er…
- What was the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial developed from?
- The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial was developed from XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith. Its full development lineage is mapped on the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial: MDX-0003 Gundam Schwarzette and XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild.
- Which factions operated the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial?
- The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial was operated by Earth House.
- Which Gundam series does the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial appear in?
- The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial appears in 2 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury (2022): Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury and A boy with Gundam.
- Which Gundam games is the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial in?
- The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial is playable in 1 Gundam game: SD Gundam Battle Alliance. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury (2022), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial?
- Yes — 14 model kits are catalogued for the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial, alongside 7 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the XVX-016 Gundam Aerial above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse XVX-016 Gundam Aerial Gunpla kits & merchandise (21). Reference: Gundam Wiki.