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Zanzibar-class — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Zanzibar-class at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
Led to
2 units — CCM-91 Chimaira, Zanzibar II-class
Gunpla kits
1 catalogued

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

Zanzibar-class Limited Production Commander-use Mobile Assault Cruiser from Gundam Universal Century
Zanzibar-class

The Zanzibar-class is a limited production commander-use mobile assault cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Zanzibar (ザンジバル, Zanjibaru?) was a class of mobile assault cruiser introduced in anime Mobile Suit Gundam.

Within the story, the Zanzibar-class first appears in June, 0076 U.C. and was last seen in 0089 U.C.

The Zanzibar-class in turn led to 2 derived units — CCM-91 Chimaira and Zanzibar II-class. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Zanzibar-class has appeared in 40 Gundam releases across 1979–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Variation and Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars and 35 more.

It was fielded by Neo Zeon, Chimera Corps, Free Zeon, Keraunos and Principality of Zeon and 1 more.

1 Gunpla model kit has been catalogued for the Zanzibar-class, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification
Limited Production Commander-use Mobile Assault Cruiser
Production type
Limited run
Manufacturer
Principality of Zeon
Canon status
canon
Overall height
70.50 m
Propulsion
4 x Thermonuclear Jet/Rocket Engine
First deployment
The Threat of Zeon
First seen
June, 0076 U.C.
Last seen
0089 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

  • Booster

Production Timeline

The Zanzibar-class has appeared in 32 releases from 1979 to 2024.

  1. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam — TV Anime · 43 episodes (debut)
  2. 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization — Novel
  3. 1981 — Mobile Suit Gundam I — TV Anime
  4. 1983 — Mobile Suit Variation — MS Variation
  5. 1984 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  6. 1989 — Magical Ensign Blaster Mari — TV Anime
  7. 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 — TV Anime
  8. 1993 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Return of Zeon — Other
  9. 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team — OVA · 12 episodes
  10. 2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky — TV Anime
  11. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Deleted Affair: Portrait Of Young Comet — TV Anime
  12. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
  13. 2002 — Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans — Manga · 1 episodes
  14. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes
  15. 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus — Manga · 1 episodes
  16. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Acguy: 2250 Miles Across North America — TV Anime · 1 episodes
  17. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α Tribute — Other · 2 episodes
  18. 2007 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team U.C.0079 + α — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  19. 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam - Zeon MS Boys: The War of Independence — TV Anime · 4 episodes
  20. 2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other
  21. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam New Revival of Zeon — TV Anime
  22. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Principality of Zeon Military Preparatory School — TV Anime
  23. 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of A Baoa Qu — TV Anime
  24. 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
  25. 2011 — Advance of Zeta The Traitor to Destiny: Blue Wings of the AEUG — Other
  26. 2012 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny (Manga) — Manga
  27. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor — TV Anime · 2 episodes
  28. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
  29. 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
  30. 2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy (manga) — Manga
  31. 2022 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Rust Horizon — TV Anime · 3 episodes
  32. 2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance — OVA · 6 episodes

Games featuring the Zanzibar-class

The Zanzibar-class is playable in 8 Gundam games.

  1. 2000 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo
  2. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
  3. 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front
  4. 2002 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles
  5. 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
  6. 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
  7. 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
  8. 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn

Development Lineage

Develops into & variants

Related mobile suits

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

Operators: Neo Zeon, Chimera Corps, Free Zeon, Keraunos, Principality of Zeon, Zeon Remnants

Zanzibar-class Model Kits

1 catalogued model kit for the Zanzibar-class (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):

See all Zanzibar-class kits, prices and community builds

Frequently asked questions about the Zanzibar-class

What is the Zanzibar-class?
The Zanzibar-class is a limited production commander-use mobile assault cruiser from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Principality of Zeon. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Zanzibar-class was a Zeon battleship that was introduced during the One Year War as a multi-environment cruiser and mobile suit carrier.
What mobile suits were developed from the Zanzibar-class?
2 units were developed from or built as variants of the Zanzibar-class: CCM-91 Chimaira and Zanzibar II-class.
Which factions operated the Zanzibar-class?
The Zanzibar-class was operated by Neo Zeon, Chimera Corps, Free Zeon, Keraunos, Principality of Zeon and Zeon Remnants.
How big is the Zanzibar-class?
The Zanzibar-class stands 70.50 m tall.
Which Gundam series does the Zanzibar-class appear in?
The Zanzibar-class appears in 32 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Variation, Mobile Suit Gundam: Record of MS Wars and Magical Ensign Blaster Mari (plus 26 more).
Which Gundam games is the Zanzibar-class in?
The Zanzibar-class is playable in 8 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front, Mobile Suit Gundam: Lost War Chronicles, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 and Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Zanzibar-class?
Yes — 1 model kit is catalogued for the Zanzibar-class, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Zanzibar-class above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Zanzibar-class Gunpla kits & merchandise (7). Reference: Gundam Wiki.