YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
YMS-08A
The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type is a prototype high mobility ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zimmad Company. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Soon after the YMS-07A Prototype Gouf was completed on March 13, UC 0079, five units of YMS-08A High Mobility Test Types were ready by Zimmad in time for the testing and evaluation under the First Phase Ground Combat MS Development Plan. The YMS-08A exceeded the Prototype Gouf in terms of maneuverability and had high close-quarter combat capabilities, but the new thrusters did not produce enough thrust to obtain sufficient jump capacity. More importantly, it also lacked Prototype Gouf's ability to work with…
Within the story, the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type first appears in 0079 U.C.
The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — MS-07B Gouf. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983).
It was fielded by Principality of Zeon.
No Gunpla kit of the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed.
Specifications
- Model number
- YMS-08A
- Classification
- Prototype High Mobility Ground Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Zimmad Company
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
- Last seen
- 0079 U.C.
Armaments
- M (other) — 120A1 120mm Machine Gun
- Heat Hawk (melee)
- Shield (shield)
Production Timeline
The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type has appeared in 1 release in 1983.
- 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation (debut)
Development Lineage
Developed from
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type
- What is the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type?
- The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type is a prototype high mobility ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zimmad Company. It is considered canon within the franchise. Soon after the YMS-07A Prototype Gouf was completed on March 13, UC 0079, five units of YMS-08A High Mobility Test Types were ready by Zimmad in time for the testing and evaluation under the First Phase Ground Combat MS Development Plan.
- What was the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type developed from?
- The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type was developed from MS-06F Zaku II. Its full development lineage is mapped on the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type?
- 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type: MS-07B Gouf.
- Which factions operated the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type?
- The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type was operated by Principality of Zeon.
- Which Gundam series does the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type appear in?
- The YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Variation (1983): Mobile Suit Variation.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type?
- No Gunpla kit of the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type has been catalogued yet, but 1 figure or collectible is listed on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse YMS-08A High Mobility Test Type Gunpla kits & merchandise (1). Reference: Gundam Wiki.