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YMS-16M Xamel — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

YMS-16M

YMS-16M Xamel Prototype Heavy Long-Range Artillery Ground Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
YMS-16M Xamel

The YMS-16M Xamel is a prototype heavy long-range artillery ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon ( California Base ). Within the franchise it is considered canon.

Within the story, the YMS-16M Xamel first appears in October 13, 0083 U.C.

The YMS-16M Xamel in turn led to 2 derived units — MS-06F Zaku II (Gunner) and Super Xamel. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The YMS-16M Xamel has appeared in 23 Gundam releases across 1991–2021, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust and Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles and 18 more.

It was fielded by Dark Alliance, Delaz Fleet and Principality of Zeon.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the YMS-16M Xamel, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
YMS-16M
Classification
Prototype Heavy Long-Range Artillery Ground Mobile Suit
Manufacturer
Principality of Zeon ( California Base )
Universe
Universal Century
Canon status
canon
Overall height
27.00 m
Weight
121.50 t
Power source
Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output
1080 kW 1,448.304 hp
Armor
Super-hard steel alloy
Propulsion
Hover-craft/Hover-jets
First deployment
Gundamjack
First seen
October 13, 0083 U.C.

Production Timeline

The YMS-16M Xamel has appeared in 9 releases from 1991 to 2013.

  1. 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (debut)
  2. 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon
  3. 1994 — Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari
  4. 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust
  5. 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Vanishing Machine
  6. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
  7. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081 -The Wrath of Varuna-
  8. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081
  9. 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion

Games featuring the YMS-16M Xamel

The YMS-16M Xamel is playable in 14 Gundam games.

  1. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
  2. 2005 — MS Saga: A New Dawn
  3. 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
  4. 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
  5. 2008 — Mobile Ops: The One Year War
  6. 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
  7. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
  8. 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
  9. 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
  10. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
  11. 2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
  12. 2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
  13. 2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
  14. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield II

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the YMS-16M Xamel — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

Operators: Dark Alliance, Delaz Fleet, Principality of Zeon

YMS-16M Xamel Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the YMS-16M Xamel (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):

See all YMS-16M Xamel kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the YMS-16M Xamel

What is the YMS-16M Xamel?
The YMS-16M Xamel is a prototype heavy long-range artillery ground mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon ( California Base ). It is considered canon within the franchise.
What mobile suits were developed from the YMS-16M Xamel?
2 units were developed from or built as variants of the YMS-16M Xamel: MS-06F Zaku II (Gunner) and Super Xamel.
Which factions operated the YMS-16M Xamel?
The YMS-16M Xamel was operated by Dark Alliance, Delaz Fleet and Principality of Zeon.
How big is the YMS-16M Xamel?
The YMS-16M Xamel stands 27.00 m tall, weighs 121.50 t, produces 1080 kW 1,448.304 hp, is armoured in Super-hard steel alloy.
Which Gundam series does the YMS-16M Xamel appear in?
The YMS-16M Xamel appears in 9 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991): Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon, Shin SD Gundam Gaiden: Knight Gundam Monogatari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Hero of Stardust, Mobile Suit Gundam - Vanishing Machine and Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (plus 3 more).
Which Gundam games is the YMS-16M Xamel in?
The YMS-16M Xamel is playable in 14 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, MS Saga: A New Dawn, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Mobile Ops: The One Year War, Gundam Battle Universe, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next and SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online (plus 6 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the YMS-16M Xamel?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the YMS-16M Xamel, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

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